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Whitestone River

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Species
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The Whitestone River in Southland, New Zealand is a smaller tributary of the Mararoa River, characterized by an open channel with slight meanders, shallow runs, and pools. It supports a healthy population of both brown trout and rainbow trout, which are the primary target species for anglers. The river's structure makes it well-suited to light spinning gear and fly fishing techniques.


Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Brown Trout

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

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 Whitestone 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.

Know where you can legally fish on Whitestone 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.

Take Whitestone 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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    Download the map around Whitestone River to use it offline when coverage drops.

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

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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

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