Anatoki River

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

Location

-40.8500, 172.8000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Chinook salmonLake trout

Fishing Techniques

• 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 Lake trout

  Target deep water near structure or drop-offs, especially during warmer months, and vary your retrieve until you find what works.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Anatoki River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Anatoki River, make sure your licence covers Tasman, 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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