Maitai River

Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 1
Species: 6

The Maitai River flows through the scenic Maitai Valley near Nelson, providing anglers with a diverse and accessible freshwater fishery. The river is fed by the Maitai Dam and winds through both urban and rural settings, offering a mix of water types from its headwaters to its lower reaches. The valley road closely follows the river, making numerous sections easily reachable for a day of fishing.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Maitai River and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Climbing Galaxias

Galaxias brevipinnis

Common Smelt

Retropinna retropinna

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

Puye

Galaxias maculatus

Short-finned Eel

Anguilla australis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Maitai River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Nelson Marina

Access Point

Know where you can legally fish on Maitai River

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Nelson licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Nelson.

Take Maitai River with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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