Whitebait's at the mouth of the Hokitika River.
Hokitika River Sea-Run Browns, Rainbows & Fly Fishing NZ

The Hokitika River offers exciting trout fishing on New Zealand’s West Coast. Target sea-run browns near the mouth, big rainbows above the gorge. Spin or fly fishing both produce results, with excellent access, wilderness options, and nearby Lake Kaniere adding to the adventure.

The author's son Roy on an earlier trip to the Ugly River.
Ugly River Brown Trout Fishing Paradise, Westland

Ugly River Trout Fishing Paradise By Simon Snow I am a wandering fisherman. I’m lucky.

Tony Thomas dragging for whitebait in the surf at Okarito.
Okarito River Whitebaiting, Westland, New Zealand

Okarito West Coast Whitebait Run by Keith Reinke All the locals, as well as ourselves,.

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