Baton River

Running through Tasman, New Zealand, Baton 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 Baton 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

-41.2833, 172.8000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• For Brown trout

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

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Baton River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Baton 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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