Blythe River

As a river in Canterbury, New Zealand, Blythe River fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Blythe River pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

-42.9333, 173.2670 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• 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.

• For Broadnose sevengill shark

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs when targeting broadnose sevengill sharks and chum the water to attract them to your fishing location.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Blythe River.

Plan Your Trip

Planning a trip to Blythe River? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. New Zealand regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Blythe River — confirm them ahead of time.

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