Methven is centrally located to a wealth of fly fishing, the below rivers and lakes are mostly within a day trip range from town. There are Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout and Salmon within the area. This list is not a complete list and information is of a general nature as fisheries do change from year to year, and naming places only drives pressure which then detracts from the experience, so you'll still need to do your home work, which after all is part of the fun. Google maps is a useful tool of course. And if you want the best experience and expert hands on advice, hiring a good local guide is one way to ensure success.

Starting from the north

Rivers;

Lakes;

Lake Marymere: Small ideal for sight fishing
Lake Hawdon: Small ideal for sight fishing
Lake Sarah: Ideal for Wet Flies
Lake Grasmere: Good for a float tube/boat
Lake Pearson: Good access to a productive lake
Lake Lyndon: Popular, good access, Rainbow fishery
Lake Lilian: Small ideal for sight fishing
Lake Henriette: Small, limited shore line, mostly Rainbows
Lake Self: Scenic with nice fish taken at times Browns and Rainbows
Lake Evelyn: Good for a float tube/boat
Lake Ida: Nice
Lake Monk/Catherine: Small ideal for sight fishing. Browns and Rainbows
Lake Georgina: Very accessible
Lake Coleridge: Vast lake, lot of boat fishing, Salmon and Trout, river mouths offer oportunities
Lake Heron: Medium Size, fishes well, sight fishing in places. Browns and Rainbows
Maori Lake: Some good fish at times
Lake Emily: Brook Trout
Lake Roundabout: Very Small
Lake Emma: Lots of waterfowl means the water is coloured, good fish number generally
Lake Clearwater: Good for stalking edges, take plenty of Black Gnats!
Lake Camp: Small, good access and a Rainbow fishery, power boats use this lake