Mararoa River

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 5

The Mararoa River is a fast-flowing, medium-sized river in Southland, New Zealand, renowned for its very good stock of wild brown and rainbow trout. It drains from the picturesque South Mavora Lake, which is considered one of the best stillwater fisheries in the country. The river flows through varied landscapes, including the beech woodland forest of the Mavora Lakes Conservation Park—part of the Te Wāhipounamu/South-West New Zealand World Heritage Area—and offers several distinctly different types of water along its length, catering to anglers of all skill levels.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Alpine Galaxias

Galaxias paucispondylus

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Gollum Galaxias

Galaxias gollumoides

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Mararoa 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.

Mararoa At The Cliffs

Flow Station

Waiau River At Manapouri Structure Tailwater

Flow Station

Know where you can legally fish on Mararoa 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.

Southland licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Southland.

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