Conway River

As a river in Canterbury, New Zealand, Conway 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 Conway 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

-42.6167, 173.4670 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Chinook salmonBlue moki

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 Blue moki

  When fishing for blue moki, use a slow retrieve near the seabed, as they are bottom feeders; use berley to attract fish.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Conway River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Conway River, make sure your licence covers Canterbury, 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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