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The Waikaia River is a river in New Zealand, a tributary of the Mataura River.The moderate sized Waikaia River rises in swamps and tussock land in the Umbrella Mountains to the east of the headwaters of the Pomahaka River and then flows south for 50km through rugged native bush-clad hills and then from Piano Flat through farmed areas until it joins the Mataura River at Riversdale.Its tributaries include Gow Burn, Steeple Burn, Dome Burn, Winding Creek and Argyle Burn with the Dome Burn and Steeple Burn being brown trout spawning streams for the Mataura River system.Highly regarded as a brown trout fishery the quality of the water in its lower reaches deteriorated in the early 21st century due to the conversion of much of the surrounding farmland to intensive dairy farming.

Address: Riversdale, New Zealand
State: Riversdale



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Lovely river seen some good trout
Beautiful river. Crystal clear water with overhanging willow trees. Brown trout happily taking dry flies from surface or engaged in chasing each other around the riffles. Quiet beautiful valley with sheep and cattle. Wet wading on golden sand very pleasant. Fresh air, silence and scenery made for perfect outing.
Always have a great time fished the river since I was a little kid
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