Awahokomo Creek

Freshwater fishing location

Fishing at Lake Waitaki

Awahokomo Creek marks a recorded fishing access for Lake Waitaki in the Central South Island Fish & Game management region. Use the map to identify the access location, read the supplied approach notes and confirm the rules for the exact waterway section before travelling.

This record helps with trip planning but does not establish public access, indicate current river conditions or guarantee that fishing is open. Check signs at the location and obtain landholder permission wherever the approach crosses private property.

Plan the approach

Access notes for Awahokomo Creek

Access Point 2 is utilising the Awahokomo Creek bed to reach the lake shore. You will need to find safe roadside parking off SH83 and walk to the bridge to access the creek bed. Note – surrounding agricultural and residential land is private – including the former angler access track/boat launch on the Kurow side of the Awahokomo Creek Bridge.

Keep exploring

Fishing access near Awahokomo Creek

These are the nearest mapped records in the same fishing management region. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving or walking distances.

• Lake Waitaki - roadside 1Lake Waitaki · about 1.0 km away
• Lake Waitaki - roadside 2Lake Waitaki · about 1.3 km away
• Powerboat Club boat rampLake Waitaki · about 2.6 km away
• Fisherman's Bend Rd - public vehicle access limitLake Waitaki · about 3.3 km away

Before you fish

Official Central South Island fishing regulations

No reviewed water-specific match is available for Lake Waitaki. Use the official 2026/2027 regional guide and locate the exact water and section before fishing.