Brown Trout Fish Statue Gore Southland New Zealand
Photo & Vacation Spot

As you arrive in the town of Gore in Southland, New Zealand, a large statue of a fish, a Brown Trout, has been erected amongst a rockery display.

The town of Gore in Southland, New Zealand is known as the world capital of Brown Trout and this fish statue at the entrance to the town is proudly displayed near the welcome sign. Between October and April, many fishermen head to the town of Gore to fish for the Brown Trout, one that puts up a hard battle when reeling in.

The Matuara River is the prime location where most people go to fish for Brown Trout but other rivers are not too far away which also have great fishing.

The Brown Trout is a medium sized freshwater fish which may live for several years feeding on invertebrates from the river beds, other species of fish, frogs, mice, birds and various insects. These fish can be caught with artificial flies, spoons, spinners, jigs, plastic worms, live or dead fish bait and lures.

Many who travel to Southland, New Zealand, often stop in the beautiful town of Gore and the Brown Trout statue is one which is highly photographed.

Trout Sculpture/Statue in the town of Gore, Southland, South Island, New Zealand.