Hunting and Fishing
Here, fishy fishy! From the recreational fisherperson, to the more devout angler, Clutha District has plenty of options.
With over 25 rivers and streams within an hour or two, we’re known for some of the best fly-fishing in the country. For trout and salmon head to the Clutha, Waipahi, Pomahaka, Tuapeka and Catlins Rivers. The best freshwater fishing spots include Ōwaka, Waitahuna, Tokomairiro, and Leithen Burn Rivers.
If you want to get off the beaten track and catch some perch, head to Lake Mahinerangi, located above Waipori, or head down to the coast and try your luck surf casting!
Stop in at the Clutha i-SITE Information Centre in Balclutha or the Owaka Four Square Supermarket for your fishing licence, or purchase one online.
For more information about fishing in our district, visit www.nzfishing.com, www.fishandgame.org.nz or www.fishing.net.nz
Hunting in Clutha
There are many areas in the Clutha District for hunting a variety of species including deer, pigs, and goats. Check out our list below of scenic reserves, conservation parks and Department of Conservation (DOC) hunting blocks. Ensure you get a hunting permit online or from a DOC office before you head out.
Hunting areas in The Catlins:
- Catlins-Maclennan hunting - spans the Beresford Range and the Maclennan River catchment.
- Glenomaru hunting - block is northwest of Owaka.
- Hinahina Cove hunting
Native bush in the Hinahina Cove hunting block - Kaihiku hunting
- Pūrākaunui Bay hunting
- Pūrākaunui Falls hunting
- Table Hill hunting - the terrain of this block is moderate to steep, covered in native bush.
- Tahakopa Bay hunting - located across the Tahakopa River from the Papatowai township.
- Tautuku Forest hunting - part of the Catlins Conservation Park
- Waipati hunting - part of the Waipati Beach Scenic Reserve.
- Wisp Range hunting - part of the Catlins Conservation Park
Coastal Otago and inland Central Otago hunting areas:
- Big Bush hunting - located in the headwaters of Big Creek between Milton and the coast
- Taieri River hunting - northern bank of the lower Taieri River, upstream from Taieri Mouth
- Gabriels Gully hunting - located just outside of Lawrence
- Glendhu Tussock Reserve hunting - in the Glendhu Forest northwest of Lawrence
- Waipori Falls hunting - southern end of the Maukaatua Range
- Tuapeka West - eastern side of the Clutha River, downstream of Beaumont
Pomahaka Conservation Area hunting
