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Freshwater fishing access
Fishing management region · Southland
Tussock Creek - Grove Bush Road 1 is a recorded fishing access in the Southland fishing management region for Makarewa River / Hedgehope Stream. Review the supplied notes, then confirm legal access and current regulations before fishing.
Fishing management region
Southland
Waterway
Makarewa River / Hedgehope Stream
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
Tussock Creek - Grove Bush Road 1 marks a recorded fishing access for Makarewa River / Hedgehope Stream in the Southland 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
ark safely on the side of the road, ensuring not to block any farm gateways. From here, the road follows the river upstream for approx 1km – this allows ready access at any point along this section. As the downstream access point is nearby, it is recommended to only fish up from this point and to check if there is an angler below before starting. Please keep to the river margins.
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 Makarewa River / Hedgehope Stream. Use the official 2026/2027 regional guide and locate the exact water and section before fishing.