Fishing near Nelson, Nelson

Nelson sits at the northern tip of the South Island, where the Nelson-Tasman region gives freshwater anglers access to some of New Zealand's most productive trout rivers. The Maitai River runs through the city itself, while the Motueka and Wairau rivers frame the wider region. Tasman Bay and Golden Bay add a strong saltwater dimension, with snapper among the most sought-after species on the coast.