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Freshwater fishing access
Fishing management region · Central South Island
Fettercairn stop bank is a recorded fishing access in the Central South Island fishing management region for Waitaki River. Review the supplied notes, then confirm legal access and current regulations before fishing.
Fishing management region
Central South Island
Waterway
Waitaki River
Access type
Fishing access
Access notes
Supplied — read below
Regulations
2026/2027 regional guide
Explore the area
Explore the recorded fishing access point and surrounding area before you travel.
Freshwater fishing location
Fettercairn stop bank marks a recorded fishing access for Waitaki River 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.
Directions to this fishing accessPlan the approach
Access point 16 at Fettercairn stop bank off SH82. Walking access from the gate across a private working farm is provided for fishing by cooperative landowners. Access for any other activity and dogs requires permission, Phone S. Johnston 021 661033.
Keep exploring
These are the nearest mapped records in the same fishing management region. Distances are straight-line estimates, not driving or walking distances.
The source record mentions private land, property, a farm, paddock or landholder. Obtain permission and follow the stated route before crossing private land.
Before you fish
No reviewed water-specific match is available for Waitaki River. Use the official 2026/2027 regional guide and locate the exact water and section before fishing.