Canterbury Rivers
Canterbury River Fishing Destinations. The destinations included in this category are rivers of the North Canterbury Fish and Game Region. Canterbury rivers also contain bullies, mullet (in their tidal reaches), and eels. Some also have course fish like rudd and carp. Kahawai, particularly juveniles, will also enter rivers sometimes travelling several kilometres upstream to the extent of tidal influence.
Rangitata River Salmon Fishing
Rangitata River Salmon Fishing Allan Burgess talks about salmon fishing at the Rangitata River mouth.
Night Fishing with Lures – Hart’s Creek, L2, Halswell and Selwyn Rivers
Night fishing with lures on Hart’s Creek, the L2, Halswell and Selwyn Rivers offers some of the best chances to catch large sea-run brown trout in Canterbury. This guide covers proven lure patterns, the best times to fish, techniques for working sinking lines after dark, and key conditions to look for at the Lake Ellesmere river mouths.
Night Time Lurking – Fishing Lake Ellesmere and its Tributaries
Experience the thrill of night-time trout fishing on Lake Ellesmere and its tributaries in Canterbury. Discover the best spots along the Selwyn, Harts, Irwell, and Halswell rivers, learn effective lure techniques, and target sea-run brown trout, eels, and smelt under the cover of darkness. Perfect for adventurous anglers seeking trophy catches and multi-species action.
Waimakariri River Trout and Salmon, 91 photos, maps, access
An essential guide to Waimakariri River trout and salmon fishing, packed with maps, access info, and local tips. Located just 30 minutes from Christchurch, this premier “after-work” fishery offers incredible sea-run brown trout action from October to December and peak Chinook salmon runs through March. Discover the best lures, ideal river flow rates, and hot spots—including McIntosh’s Rocks and the SH1 bridges.
Salmon Fishing in the Pouring Rain – Early Morning – Rakaia River Gut
Fishing in the Pouring Rain with Charles Smith It was a rainy miserable morning for.
50 Years of Salmon Fishing by Clive Morriss – bamboo rods, bakelite reels
50 Years of Salmon Fishing By Clive Morriss After 50 years of salmon fishing, the.
Waiau River Salmon and Trout Fishing – North Canterbury
Waiau River – Trout and Salmon The Waiau River mouth is some 18 kilometres to.
Hurunui River Salmon and Trout Fishing – Photographs and 2018 Update
Hurunui River Trout and Salmon Fishing Video The Hurunui River is one of the best.
Rakaia Lagoon Study – Species of Fish Recorded July 1980 – July 1981
Rakaia Lagoon Study – Species of Fish Recorded July 1980 – July 1981 by Tony.
Kaiapoi Fishing – Fifty Years of Memories Around Kaiapoi and Christchurch
Looking Back – Kaiapoi Fishing by Allan Speak My introduction to fishing came from my.