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Freshwater fishing access
Fishing management region · Southland
Tussock Creek - Grove Bush Road 2 is a recorded fishing access in the Southland fishing management region for Makarewa River. Review the supplied notes, then confirm legal access and current regulations before fishing.
Fishing management region
Southland
Waterway
Makarewa 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
Tussock Creek - Grove Bush Road 2 marks a recorded fishing access for Makarewa River 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
Park safely on either side of the road. Please ensure you are not blocking any farm gates. Downstream, the road runs alongside the river allowing ready access. The river deviates from the road at this point making it a good starting point for fishing upstream. Please keep to the river margins. Sign Posted.
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. Use the official 2026/2027 regional guide and locate the exact water and section before fishing.