Lake inflows
Walk-and-stalk fishing in clear water at the mouths and lower reaches of rivers entering the lake.
Rivers, spring creeks, and Arnold drifts
Moana is a practical base for more than lake fishing. Within easy driving distance are dozens of trout rivers, plus spring-fed creeks and the famous Arnold River drift off Lake Brunner.
Arnold River
Boat-based drift through bush-lined water; sight casting and nymphing; strong winter option. Many trout inhabit this part of the river.
Grey Valley and beyond
Full-day trips to well-known West Coast rivers — faster water, boulder runs, and the chance at larger fish.
Spring creeks
Clear, spring-fed water through open country and bush — technical, visual fishing that many anglers remember long after the trip. Many anglers have been spellbound by crystal-clear water flowing through pastures that hold good stocks of fish, surrounded by native bush or snow-capped peaks.
Fitness and safety
River beds on the Coast can be slippery and uneven. Brent will recommend trips that match your mobility. Anglers with limited walking endurance often prefer lake and Arnold days — see guest stories for examples.
Day-trip rivers require a reasonable level of fitness and good wading boots.