Fishing near Oamaru, Otago

Oamaru sits on the North Otago coast between Christchurch and Dunedin, with access to both productive inshore saltwater fishing and a strong freshwater scene across the region's rivers and lakes. The Waitaki River to the north and the Kakanui River to the south are the marquee freshwater destinations, while charter boats and kayak anglers work the reefs along the coast from Oamaru Harbour. The area is lightly fished relative to its quality, and clear water is the norm south of the Waitaki mouth.