The Brook

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 6

The Brook is a small stream flowing through the Brook Valley in Nelson, New Zealand. Its catchment covers 110 hectares, with its headwaters originating on the eastern slopes of Cummins Spur and Bullock Spur on the Dun Mountain. This stream represents a classic Nelson backcountry fishery, characterized by its intimate size and connection to the local alpine geography.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at The Brook and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Banded Kokopu

Galaxias fasciatus

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Climbing Galaxias

Galaxias brevipinnis

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

Puye

Galaxias maculatus

Short-finned Eel

Anguilla australis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on The Brook. 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.

The Brook Valley Holiday Park

Campsite

Know where you can legally fish on The Brook

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 The Brook 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.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around The Brook to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for The Brook to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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