Watch this space for an update on Christmas Eve. Salmon have been caught well up both rivers, even through the gorges. These fish made the most of floods late October and November, eluding the anglers. The last two weeks fish have been entering the mouth but only in small numbers. Daily catches can be anything from 2 -15 fish.
Sea fishing is average as sea condtions have been upset by Nor'East winds and the odd Southerly.
The salmon are averaging 10-14lb with the odd fish reaching 20lb. The odd fish caught in the Waimakariri. Common lure used parsons glory. The salmon season for this river is now tailing off. At this time of year the river is usually low and clear with less fish coming into the system.