![]() ![]() Some areas have difficult vegetation along the banks that must be negotiated down to the river though the riverbed is easy to wade and negotiate. There are good numbers of fish especially early in the season and the fish tend to be in the 4lb (2kg) range though many larger fish are present throughout the river.Ī moderately challenging river to fish as there are some gorge areas (that hold the biggest fish) though there is much more easily fished waters as well. A very highly regarded river that despite its relative isolation does receive considerable angling pressure. ![]() Anglers often need to push through the bank-side vegetation to reach the river but when they do are faced with hours of fishing opportunities on wonderful clear water. Water is generally clear but can develop a greenish tinge especially after rain.Ī small river that offers many kilometres of fishable waters holding large and wary brown trout. This small river that flows over a small stone and shingle bed between bush and scrub lined banks is a delight to fish. ![]() This is regarded by many as a purist river for its large fish in clear water.Īround 2 hours drive from Nelson, 10 minutes from Murchison and 20 minutes from St Arnaud. It is a delight to fish as it winds through bush and scrub-lined banks to join the Buller River. The Owen is a small river holding a good number of excellent condition brown trout. ![]()
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