Wakatipu basin
& beyond
The Wakatipu basin offers great fishing year round with the opportunity to catch Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Salmon.
From fishing the edges of Lake Wakatipu to the tiny spring creeks of the area, the Wakatipu offers a huge array of fishing opportunities.
The main fishing season runs from 1st October - 30th April, with certain backcountry fisheries having shorter seasons. These backcountry rivers include:
Wondering what the river level is like before your next Otago fishing trip? You can check this below as well!
From fishing the edges of Lake Wakatipu to the tiny spring creeks of the area, the Wakatipu offers a huge array of fishing opportunities.
The main fishing season runs from 1st October - 30th April, with certain backcountry fisheries having shorter seasons. These backcountry rivers include:
- Greenstone River
- Caples River
- Nevis River
- Dingle Burn
- Upper Lochie River
- Hunter River
- Young River
- Wilkin River
Wondering what the river level is like before your next Otago fishing trip? You can check this below as well!