Lake Henry

Lake Henry sits in Southland, New Zealand and offers the kind of structure-driven lake fishing that suits both bank anglers and those working from a small boat or float tube. Fish on a stillwater like this don't move much during the heat of the day — finding shade, cooler thermoclines, or current from inflowing streams is the local trick. Most successful trips to Lake Henry come down to reading the water before tying on a lure.

Location

-45.4310, 167.7173 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Brown troutRainbow trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Brown trout

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

• 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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lake Henry.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Lake Henry should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Southland 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 Henry.

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