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Forest Burn

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Forest Burn offers anglers a classic Southland fishing experience, characterized by its remote, natural setting and healthy trout populations. This waterway provides a mix of accessible stretches and more challenging, secluded areas, making it a rewarding destination for those willing to explore.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Forest Burn and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Brown Trout

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Climbing Galaxias

Climbing Galaxias

Galaxias brevipinnis

New Zealand Longfin Eel

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Forest Burn. 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.

Productive fishing can be found throughout the system. Key areas to focus on include the heads and tails of pools, where faster water meets slower depths. Undercut banks, especially those with overhanging vegetation, often hold larger fish. Riffled sections that transition into deeper runs are excellent spots for nymphing, while slower, glassy pools are ideal for presenting dry flies during a hatch.

Know where you can legally fish on Forest Burn

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.

Southland licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Southland.

Take Forest Burn 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 Forest Burn to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Forest Burn to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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