What Fish Can You Catch In Canterbury?

The Canterbury region provides some outstanding lake or still-water fishing for Brown, Rainbow and Brook trout. Many of the lakes and high country tarns are located amongst some of the South Island’s most stunning scenery.

What fish can you catch in Christchurch?

Fishing is allowed all year round. There are a variety of species to catch within season including salmon, trout, kahawai and whitebait. If you are fishing for trout or salmon, you must have a sports fishing licence.

What fish are in the Avon River Christchurch?

Brown trout
Fishing. The Avon, flowing through the centre of the south island’s most populous urban area, has become popular among local anglers as large numbers of introduced Brown trout are in the river.

What fish are in the River Stour Kent?

In recent times bags of over 100lb have been taken, and specimen fish are frequently landed. CDAA members can catch bream of over 7lb, rudd of 2lb 8oz, carp to 14lb, pike to 28lb, and 6lb plus tench, these are just a few of the species attractive to anglers.

Where can I find salmon in Canterbury?

Lake Coleridge is the largest and most heavily fished lake in North Canterbury. It supports one of very few New Zealand populations of landlocked chinook salmon which are the most common catch in the lake.

Can you catch snapper in Canterbury?

The answer is definitely yes. You can still catch snapper with surfcasting gear from shore in Nelson and Marlborough but you need to learn a few “secrets” first. To begin with, the water in Canterbury close to shore is never clear. It is always green and murky.

Where can I go fishing in Christchurch?

Places to fish in Christchurch
The Avon and Heathcote rivers, the Groynes, the New Brighton Pier and most wharves in Banks Peninsula offer fishing to members of the public in Christchurch.

What is the rarest fish in NZ?

lowland longjaw galaxias
With only a few remaining populations, the lowland longjaw galaxias is New Zealand’s rarest native fish, affectionately known as ‘jaws’.

Can you keep fish from the Crowsnest River?

Although fish can be taken from the entire length of the Crowsnest River, the stretch of river downstream from the bridge on the Hillcrest East Access to the crossing of Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) below Lundbreck Falls is the most popular run.

Can you fish the River Avon for free?

‘Free’ fishing is available through Bath from the towpath side between Newbridge and Pulteney Weir. Carp of 20lb have been reported caught downstream of Pulteney and Keynsham Weirs.

Can I fish in River Stour Canterbury?

To fish the River Stour in Canterbury you need a fishing rod licence. Children under 12 don’t need a licence. However, if you take a child under 12 fishing and hold the rod or help hold it you must buy a licence for yourself. You must always carry your rod licence when you’re fishing or you could be prosecuted.

Is the River Stour free fishing?

Fishing on the River Stour in Ashford
Much of the riverside land in Ashford is owned by Ashford Borough Council and free fishing in the river is allowed by the council in these areas.

Is the River Stour good for fishing?

All methods work on this stretch of river. The roach,dace, chub and perch can all be taken using the stick or waggler float while a swim feeder in the deeper water can account for some superb bags of bream. The pole angler will also enjoy some great sport on this section.

Can you catch kingfish in Christchurch?

A few kingfish are caught on rod and reel each year in Canterbury. But it is very unusual for one to be taken at a river-mouth by an angler spin fishing for kahawai or salmon. Some kingfish are taken by boat anglers fishing out of Motunau.

What is the best month for salmon fishing?

Arguably, peak salmon season is from June to August in which pretty much every popular type of wild salmon is being caught and is available for sale. That said, due to the way this fish is prepared, the best time to buy salmon starts in early summer and goes through till the end of the calendar year.

What month is the salmon run?

Fall-run Chinook Salmon migrate upstream as adults from July through December and spawn from early October through late December. The timing of runs varies from stream to stream. Late-fall-run Chinook Salmon migrate into the rivers from mid-October through December and spawn from January through mid-April.

What is the best month to catch snapper?

When is the best time to fish for red snapper? Well, the summer is when spawning season begins. The exact dates will change each year based on various spawning conditions. It hits its peak in June and July.

What’s the best bait for snapper?

Best baits include fresh mackerel, fresh kahawai, pilchards, squid, skipjack tuna, mullet, shellfish and crabs. For big snapper, try live mackerel, live squid – even live kahawai if they’re not too large – fished near the bottom. Soft baits, jigs and flasher rigs are also very effective.

What size snapper can you keep in NZ?

Table 1: Individual species daily limits within the combined bag limit

Do you need a permit to fish in NZ?

You do not need a licence to fish in the sea around New Zealand. However, you do need a licence for freshwater fishing (in lakes and rivers).

Can you go crabbing in Christchurch?

If you’re visiting with kids, or even fancy a go yourself, then crabbing at Mudeford Quay is a must. It’s a brilliant, family-friendly activity that gets you and the family out in the great outdoors. We’ll lend you crabbing lines, nets, buckets and even fold-up seats. Ask our reception team for some crabbing bait.