Water of Leith

As a river in Otago, New Zealand, Water of Leith 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 Water of Leith 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

-45.8651, 170.5206 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Brown troutChinook salmonYellow-eye mullet

Fishing Techniques

• For Brown trout

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

• 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 Yellow-eye mullet

  Use berley (ground bait) to attract Yellow-eye mullet to your fishing spot, improving your chances of a successful catch.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Water of Leith.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Water of Leith, make sure your licence covers Otago, 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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