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Freshwater Fishing SpotsTengawai River FishingBrown Trout at Pleasant PointThe Tengawai River, also written Te Ngawai, is a small shingle river that joins the Ōpihi just east of Pleasant Point. Fish & Game Central South Island names the Tengawai above Pleasant Point as brown trout water early in the season, while the spring flows are up. The easiest place to start is Tengawai Bridge …Freshwater Fishing SpotsWaihī River FishingBrown Trout at GeraldineThe Waihī River is a small shingle river that runs north to south through Geraldine township, then on past Winchester to join the Temuka River, which flows into the Ōpihi. Fish & Game Central South Island names the Waihī above Winchester as brown trout water, and the river fishes best early in the season while …Saltwater Fishing SpotsHook Beach FishingSurfcasting for Elephant Fish and RigHook Beach is a stretch of steep gravel coastline in the Waimate District, reached at the end of Hook Beach Road off SH1 between Makikihi and Waimate. Waimate District Council lists it as a popular surfcasting beach for elephant fish and rig, with sharks and skate also caught along this coast. The beach shelves steeply, …Lakes and Hydro CanalsLake Opuha FishingTrout and Landlocked Salmon near FairlieLake Opuha is a man-made irrigation lake of about 700 hectares in the Fairlie Basin, about 12 km from Fairlie. It holds rainbow trout, brown trout and landlocked salmon, and Fish & Game Central South Island says trolling from a boat or spinning from the shore work best. Most anglers launch or fish from the …Freshwater Fishing SpotsTemuka River FishingBrown Trout on Te Umu KahaThe Temuka River, Te Umu Kaha, is a small South Canterbury river that forms just north-west of Temuka and flows past the town to join the Ōpihi River before the sea. It is fed by the Te Moana, Kakahu and Waihī rivers and is mostly long, slow flats with short ripples, lined with willows. It …Saltwater Fishing SpotsTimaru Breakwater FishingCaroline Bay and the Port PontoonFishing at Timaru Breakwater offers thrilling wharf and surfcasting opportunities; discover the best techniques and tips to enhance your experience.Freshwater Fishing SpotsRangitata River Mouth Fishing NearSalmon GuideGet ready to cast your line at the Rangitata River Mouth, where salmon fishing awaits—discover the secrets to a successful catch!Freshwater Fishing SpotsŌrāri River FishingTrout and Salmon Near GeraldineNavigate the stunning Orari River for exceptional fly and spin fishing experiences; discover the secrets that await in this picturesque paradise.Freshwater Fishing SpotsPareora River FishingBrown Trout near TimaruFishing at Pareora River offers serene landscapes and abundant brown trout—discover the best techniques to enhance your catch today!Freshwater Fishing SpotsŌpihi River Fishing NearTrout and SalmonUncover thrilling trout and salmon fishing adventures at Opihi River near Timaru, where diverse techniques await your next unforgettable catch.