Freshwater Fishing

Discover Freshwater Fishing

Freshwater Fishing

New Zealand’s trout and salmon fishing are world-renowned because of the beautiful scenery, well-conditioned trophy fish and the variety of fishing experiences available.

New Zealand has 15,811 km (9824 miles) of coastline, which means great saltwater fishing. The country is also criss-crossed with rivers and lakes, making for the best fresh water fishing in the world.

Types of fish found in New Zealand waters include:

Saltwater Fish Species

Barracouta; bass; blue cod; blue maomao; blue moki; blue mackerel; bluenose warehou; grey mullet; gurnard; hapuku; jack mackerel; john dory; kahawai; red cod; snapper; tarakihi; trumpeter; yellowtail kingfish; warehou; trevally; parore

Bill Fish

Black, blue and striped marlin; broadbill swordfish

Tuna

Albacore: skipjack; yellowfin; bigeye; Southern bluefin

Sharks

Blue; mako; bronze whaler; hammerhead; spotted dogfish; tope (school shark); white; thresher

Freshwater Fish Species

Brown, rainbow and brook trout; perch; rudd; tench

Click here to visit our page on saltwater fishing

FAQ – How do I register my boat and get a fishing license?

Boats do not need to be registered in New Zealand. To find details on how to apply for a fishing license click here. For more information on NZ laws regarding Towing & Trailering click here.