Dillon River

Flowing through Marlborough, New Zealand, Dillon River is a stream that suits anglers willing to walk a bank. Most fish at Dillon River hold in identifiable lies — the same eddies, drop-offs, and shaded undercuts produce trip after trip. After heavy rain, Dillon River can colour up and rise quickly; that's often when bigger predators come out to feed, but wading conditions get dangerous.

Location

-42.2981, 173.1553 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Marlborough

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Marlborough. Conditions at Dillon 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

Before fishing Dillon River, make sure your licence covers Marlborough, New Zealand and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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