Lake Benmore

Lake Benmore is a reservoir in Canterbury, New Zealand, and one of the still-water destinations covered by WikiCatch's global fishing-spot directory. Lake fishing here generally rewards patient anglers who watch for cruising fish along weed-lines, drop-offs, and shaded banks. Water clarity, wind direction, and time of day all change which lure or bait pattern works best at Lake Benmore, so checking conditions before you head out is half the work.

Location

-44.5383, 170.1900 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutChinook salmonSockeye salmonAtlantic salmonBrown troutLandlocked atlantic salmon

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 Chinook salmon

  Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to, as their preferences can change daily.

• For Sockeye salmon

  Sockeye tend to run in deep, fast currents, so use enough weight to get your offering down to where the fish are, near the bottom.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lake Benmore.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Lake Benmore should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Canterbury 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 Lake Benmore.

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