Whangamoa River

Running through Nelson, New Zealand, Whangamoa River is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Whangamoa River hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

-41.1000, 173.5330 · 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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Whangamoa River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Whangamoa River, make sure your licence covers Nelson, 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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