Flaxbourne River

Flaxbourne River, in Marlborough, New Zealand, is a stream where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Flaxbourne River is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

-41.8173, 174.0648 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Marlborough

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Marlborough. Conditions at Flaxbourne River may vary.

Rainbow troutBrown troutEastern Australian salmonAustralasian snapperBlue codYellow-eye mullet

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

• For Eastern Australian salmon

  Eastern Australian salmon often school, so if you catch one, keep fishing the same area; they are aggressive feeders and readily strike at moving targets.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Marlborough.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Flaxbourne River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Marlborough before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Flaxbourne River.

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