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The famous American author/angler Zane Grey described New Zealand as an "Angler's Eldorado". He was right on the mark - especially when you look at the trout fishery. Over the years, New Zealand has developed a reputation for having the best sighted river fishing for trout in the world.
You may have heard New Zealand's rivers described as being "Gin Clear" - well it's true! Imagine stalking a 10lb brown trout in water, so clear, that water which looks 12 inches deep is actually up to your waist!

Owen River Lodge is located near Murchison, in the Nelson Lakes area of the South Island (the top of the South Island). While mountains and forests abound, the area enjoys a remarkably mild climate.
The lodge is centrally located, with easy access to the Nelson and West Coast Fisheries. Thus you can enjoy fly fishing on numerous blue-ribbon streams and rivers, with over 30 waters accessible by road (most within 1 hours drive) and countless others by helicopter.
vacation Nelson South Island New Zealand Murchison Trout fly fishing

The region is renowned as a brown trout fishery, with the average trout size ranging from 3lb to 6lb (there’s nothing average about that!). And our fishery has granted many an angler’s dream of landing a 10 pounder.
fly fishing in South Island rivers Murichson Nelson Lakes New Zealand

Naturally, our rates include the use of all the fishing gear you may need. Indeed, the lodge has the world's best equipment available for our guest use. Simms Guide Gore-Tex waders (ladies & mens sizes available), Simms Gore-Tex wading jackets, Simms Guide wading boots - size 5 up to size 14, Sage Rods & Reels and Lamson Reels.

The Owen River Lodge offers a friendly, professional service for both experienced and novice fly fishers.

The Rivers:

We have listed some of the rivers located within these regions. But, you don't need to drive far from the lodge, indeed the Owen River and the Fyfe River provide fantastic fly fishing and are right on the lodge's doorstep!
fish eye view trout fishing river Nelson Lakes South Island New Zealand

Nelson/ Marlborough Region

Trout fishing river South Island New Zealand Acheron, Alma, Aorere, Buller, Clarence, Cobb, Conway, D’Urville, Gowan, Goulter, Leatham, Mangles, Nunnya, Matiri, Matakitaki, Maruia, Motueka, Motupiko, Owen, Opawa, Patarau, Pelorus, Riwaka, Rahu, Rai, Sabine, Spring Creek, Severn, Saxton, The Branch, Travers, Takaka, Wangapeka, Waimea, Woolley, Wairau and Waihopai.

West Coast Region
Inangahua, Jackson, Jacobs, Karamea, Karangarua, Kaniere, Kokatahi, Landsborough, La Fontaine Stream, Leslie, Little Wanganui, Martyr, Moeraki , Mikonui, Mokihinui, Mawheraiti, Moonlight, Nancy, Nicholas Stream, Ohikanui, Orangipuku, Okuru, Paringa, Roaring Lion, Rough, Styx, Tutaekuri, Trent, Taramakau, Toaroha, Totara, Thomas, Turnbull, Ugly, Waitahu, Waikiti, Waiheke, Whataroa, Waitangitaona and Waiatoto River.

 
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