Rangitata River

Rangitata River trout and salmon fishing category. Sea-run trout near the river mouth, and rainbows in the mid and upper reaches. Sea-run Quinnat salmon from November to 31 March. Central South Island Fish and Game region. Check your regulation booklet as the salmon season ends earlier, on 31 March, than in the neighbouring North Canterbury Fish and Game region.

Anglers at the mouth of the Rangitata River 20 years ago when the salmon were running. Photograph courtesy of Sam Herring.
  • Central South Island
  • Rangitata River
  • Salmon
    • Rangitata River Salmon Fishing

    Rangitata River Salmon Fishing Allan Burgess talks about salmon fishing at the Rangitata River mouth.

    12/07/2026
    A salmon on near the mouth of the Rangitata River.
  • Central South Island
  • Rangitata River
  • Salmon
    • Rangitata River Salmon, Trout, and Surfcasting

    Rangitata River Salmon, Trout, and Surfcasting with Allan Burgess The “Rangi” as it is affectionately.

    19/04/2022
    Sliding a big salmon up the shingle beach by the tail at the Rangitata River mouth.
  • Central South Island
  • Rangitata River
    • Rangitata River – Trout and Salmon Fishing

    Rangitata River Salmon Fishing Many anglers regarded the Rangitata River as the best salmon fishing.

    29/05/2025
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