Best Fishing Spots In Canterbury, New Zealand
Discover the best fishing spots in Canterbury, New Zealand with our extensive
list! Canterbury is known for its diverse fishing opportunities, offering something
for every angler. Whether you're a fan of expansive lakes, meandering rivers,
or more, our selection has the best fishing spots for you. Learn about the fish
species you can catch, explore a map with fishing hotspots, and plan your
perfect fishing adventure in Canterbury, New Zealand.
Top Fishing Spots (1000+)
- Coopers Lagoon/MuriwaiRolleston, Canterbury, NZ
- Eyre River DiversionRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Manuka BayChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Phantom RiverAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Otaio RiverTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- L II RiverRolleston, Canterbury, NZ
- Acland LagoonTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Okuku River South BranchRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Balloon StreamTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Amberley Beach LagoonRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Leach StreamAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Polhill StreamAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Seagull LakeAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Waitata/Little Port CooperChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Kowai River South BranchRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Kirkliston StreamTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Freds StreamTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Coxs CreekTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Joes CreekTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Bullrock StreamTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- White StreamRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- View Hill StreamRolleston, Canterbury, NZ
- Foster StreamRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Waimakariri RiverRolleston, Canterbury, NZ
- Landslip CreekTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Camp StreamTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Irishman CreekTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Fiddes CreekAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Glenariffe StreamAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Hororata RiverAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Parsons WaterfallTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Jollie RiverTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Kakahu RiverTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Lake TekapoTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Lake TekapoTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Richards BayTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Wood CreekRolleston, Canterbury, NZ
- Irwell RiverRolleston, Canterbury, NZ
- Selwyn River/WaikirikiriRolleston, Canterbury, NZ
- Hot Spring StreamRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Pussy StreamRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Otaio RiverTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- South Branch Pareora RiverTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Nurse StreamRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Hurunui RiverRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Massack StreamTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Totara StreamAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Preston StreamTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Raincliff StreamTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Opuha RiverTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
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Places to recommend in Canterbury include Godley River North Branch, Hayter Stream, Harrisons Bight, Rocky Spur Creek, North Branch Waihao River and more. The Fishbox app can help you find the best fishing spots near you and save them until your next adventure.
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Top 30 spots
- Eyre River Diversion
- Manuka Bay
- Phantom River
- Otaio River
- L II River
- Acland Lagoon
- Okuku River South Branch
- Balloon Stream
- Amberley Beach Lagoon
- Leach Stream
- Polhill Stream
- Seagull Lake
- Waitata/Little Port Cooper
- Kowai River South Branch
- Kirkliston Stream
- Freds Stream
- Coxs Creek
- Joes Creek
- Bullrock Stream
- White Stream
- View Hill Stream
- Foster Stream
- Waimakariri River
- Landslip Creek
- Camp Stream
- Irishman Creek
- Fiddes Creek
- Glenariffe Stream
- Hororata River
- Coopers Lagoon/Muriwai
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