Fishing near Greymouth, West Coast

Greymouth sits at the mouth of the Grey River (Māwheranui) on the West Coast of the South Island, and the fishing scene here is as varied as the landscape. The Grey River itself runs through town, while the Arnold River, Taramakau, and a string of other West Coast rivers are all within easy reach. Lake Brunner, roughly 30 minutes inland, is regarded as a brown trout mecca. Whitebait runs draw serious attention each season, and sea-run brown trout push into the lower Grey and nearby lagoons. Guided fishing tours can be arranged from the Greymouth i-SITE.