Taylor River

As a river in Marlborough, New Zealand, Taylor 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 Taylor 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

-41.5398, 173.9444 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutSouthern yellowtail amberjackBlue codCommon carp

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Southern yellowtail amberjack

  When fishing structure, use a heavier leader to prevent break-offs, as yellowtail will often run hard into rocks or reefs.

• For Blue cod

  Fish near rocky reefs and kelp forests, as blue cod are ambush predators.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Taylor River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Taylor River, make sure your licence covers Marlborough, 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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