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+)
- Nigger StreamRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Lochinvar StreamRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Limestone CreekAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Rangitata Diversion RaceAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Limestone CreekAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Surrey StreamAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Rangitata Diversion RaceAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Rangitata Diversion RaceAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Rangitata Diversion RaceAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Kaputone CreekChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Dudley CreekChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Otukaikino CreekChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Styx RiverChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Knights StreamChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Avon River/OtakaroChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Kaiapoi RiverRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Nottingham StreamChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- North Branch Ashburton River/HakatereAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Boundary CreekAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Dawson CreekChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Waimakariri RiverChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Avon River/OtakaroChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Cashmere StreamChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Cashmere StreamChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Red Mountain StreamAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Gentleman Smith StreamAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Fan StreamAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Johnstone StreamAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Tauroa CreekAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Emily StreamAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Heathcote RiverChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Halswell RiverRolleston, Canterbury, NZ
- Waimairi StreamChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Styx RiverChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Albert LakeChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Hope RiverRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Mount Thomas StreamRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Hinds RiverAshburton, Canterbury, NZ
- Swell BayRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Saint Marys StreamRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- McLeod StreamRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Hae Hae Te Moana River South BranchTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Dobson RiverTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Dalgety StreamTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Jacksons StreamRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Opuahou StreamChristchurch, Canterbury, NZ
- Catlin StreamRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Rutherford StreamRangiora, Canterbury, NZ
- Station StreamTimaru, Canterbury, NZ
- Jagged StreamAshburton, 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
- Lochinvar Stream
- Limestone Creek
- Rangitata Diversion Race
- Limestone Creek
- Surrey Stream
- Rangitata Diversion Race
- Rangitata Diversion Race
- Rangitata Diversion Race
- Kaputone Creek
- Dudley Creek
- Otukaikino Creek
- Styx River
- Knights Stream
- Avon River/Otakaro
- Kaiapoi River
- Nottingham Stream
- North Branch Ashburton River/Hakatere
- Boundary Creek
- Dawson Creek
- Waimakariri River
- Avon River/Otakaro
- Cashmere Stream
- Cashmere Stream
- Red Mountain Stream
- Gentleman Smith Stream
- Fan Stream
- Johnstone Stream
- Tauroa Creek
- Emily Stream
- Nigger Stream
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