Open 7 days between 9am - 4.30pm
Salmon Fishing
Experience the thrill of catching your own food.
Come find a magical spot on Lake Anatoki to cast your line and land your lunch.
No experience required for this fishing activity and we provide you with the
use of our gear at no charge. You’ll only pay $37.00 per kg of your catch and the average fish size is 0.8kg at the moment.
Watch salmon back-flip out of the water, listen as they splash on the surface,
keep your eye out for the big one, feel the thrill as the salmon teases your line with nibbles just before you reel it in and land it with delight.
Enjoy your freshly caught salmon prepared as you like it in our café or take it away with you.
1.
Ask for your
Fishing gear & find a spot on our lake
2.
Catch your premium Chinook Salmon
3.
Have your catch smoked or fresh
4.
Enjoy the cafe while you wait
Visitor Information
Opening hours (Open 7 days a week) +
Our cafe and fishing experience is open every day between 9AM - 4.30PM (last entry at 4pm)
Prices +
Salmon Fishing
- Free use of equipment / Have to buy what you catch
- Salmon per kg of catch: $37.00
- (average fish size Autumn 0.8kg)
- Fish cleaning service is included. Hot smoking and sashimi are optional
Hot smoking your own catch to have on the spot or take away
- Your first fish smoked: $12.00
- Each one after: $6.00
Sashimi (own catch) finely sliced salmon served with wasabi, soy sauce and chopsticks:
- One fillet sashimi: $8.00
- Whole fish sashimi: $12.00
Getting to Anatoki & Parking +
- Getting there from Motueka
The Anatoki Salmon Farm is easy to find. Follow road signs to Motueka, a town close to Nelson. From there it's only a 50 minute drive to Takaka.
1 km before entering Takaka, on state highway 60, you turn left onto "Long Plain Road" (see brown road sign). From there follow "Anatoki Salmon" signage for about 5.5km till you arrive at the farm. Parking is free.
Expected fish sizes per month on average +
Month - Expected Sizes
April: 900 grams
May: 1000 grams
June: 1000 grams
July: 1100 grams
August: 1100 grams
September: 1200 grams
October: 1300 grams
November: 1300 grams
December: 1300 grams
January: 1400 grams
February: 1500 grams
March: 800 grams
Contact Anatoki +
Freephone: 0800 262 865 (between 9am - 4.30pm)
Phone: 03 525 7251 (between 9am - 4.30pm)
E-mail: info@anatokisalmon.co.nz
Address: 230 McCallum Road, Takaka, Golden Bay, South Island, New Zealand
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) +
Contact us anytime: catch@anatokisalmon.co.nz or during work hours: 0800 262865
Do I have to make a reservation? No, you do not have to make a booking for the fishing experience or lunch.
When are you open? Open every day from 9am. Go to the first heading on this page for the exact opening hours.
Where are you located? 230 McCallum Road, Takaka, Golden Bay South Island. Just follow the brown road signs and Anatoki Salmon sign posts.
How can I contact Anatoki Salmon? Email info@anatokisalmon.co.nz or call our free phone number: 0800 262 865 (work hours) or send an e-mail to
What does the fishing experience cost me? The entry, the use of fishing gear and the cleaning of the fish are free of charge. You only pay per kg of catch. Hot smoking and Sashimi is extra
What do we need to bring? Nothing except from sun screen, sandfly spray perhaps and warm outdoor clothing when chilly. The fishing equipment is provided. You are not allowed to use your own fishing rod for biosecurity reasons. What do I need to bring? You can also bring a chilly bin to take your salmon home in if you would like.
I have never fished before, is that ok? No experience is necessary. We'll explain how to use the gear, and with your own luck, you'll be guaranteed success.
I'm travelling. Is there a way to preserve my catch to eat later? There are several options available to preserve your catch such as: ice, vac packs and chilly bins.
How long does the fish keep for? Fresh fish in the fridge for 5 days and that's the same for smoked fish. Vacuum packing can extend the life of hot smoked fish.
Where may I read more about the Golden Bay? There is a lot to do and see in Golden Bay. Go to www.goldenbaynz.co.nz
Where can I buy Anatoki Salmon? If you're not able to visit Golden Bay you can buy it directly from our web shop.
I'm in a wheelchair can I still catch a salmon? Of course. There is disabled parking beside the cafe and the fishing lake is highly accessible.
What other fish than salmon live in the Anatoki fishing lake? Brown trout and Longfin Eel
Groups and Tours +
Everything is possible! Fishing, lunch, coffee or just have a look around.
Please contact us for more information or book email info@anatokisalmon.co.nz.
Overnight Parking (POP) +
Visitors with self-contained campervans are welcome to stay at our parking free of charge of course and no longer than two nights.
Eat your Catch
Just wait until we prepare your fish to perfection so you can eat it on the spot!
Choose from hot smoked cooked salmon, or eat it raw - Japanese style
Great Food matched with local Beer an Wine! Of course, you don't have to catch your own fish. Our menu offers a variety of mouth watering salmon delights that are sure to tempt you. We offer a selection of locally brewed beer and exceptional wines specially chosen to complement Anatoki Salmon.
Hot smoke anatoki salmon
Option 1 : Hot Smoke
Your salmon will never taste better than the moment it comes out of the smoker. Your fish is perfectly cooked with that melt-in-your-mouth sensation only hot smoking can provide. The texture is firmer and flakier than cold-smoked fish, yet more moist than grilled fish.
Have natural wood smoke flavour or
choose from one of our seasoning options.
Fresh salmon sashimi
Option 2 : Sashimi
Sashimi is thinly sliced salmon eaten raw. Considered one of the finest dishes in Japanese cuisine, it is often served at the beginning of a meal before other strong flavours are offered.
Accompanied by soy sauce + wasabi, and eating with chopsticks sashimi provides an excellent opportunity to savour the natural freshness of Anatoki Salmon.
Fresh raw King salmon sashimi @ Anatoki Salmon
Great Food
matched with local Beer and Wine
Of course, you don't have to catch your own fish. Our menu offers a variety of mouth watering salmon delights that are sure to tempt you. We offer a selection of locally brewed beer and exceptional wines specially chosen to complement Anatoki Salmon.
Lunch menu
A delicious source of Omega 3, with a great range of lovely salmon dishes
SALMON PLATTER for two - $52.00
A variety of our most delicious salmon dishes on a platter for two.
SALMON PIZZA - $23.50
topped with red onions, capers, dried tomato, Mozzarella and hot smoked salmon.
SNACKS
HOT CHIPS / FRIES - $ 10.00
Quality steak fries
COCKTAIL BITES - $ 7.00
crunchy salmon, chicken nuggets or veggie bites.
GARLIC BREAD - $ 9.00
GREEN SIDE SALAD - $ 9.00
SALMON MUFFIN - $ 6.50
Take away
We offer several packaging options for your fresh or smoked salmon for the ride home and beyond.
Besides the unforgettable experience of catching a salmon and the memorable feast afterwards, it’s just as important to preserve your fish the best possible way.
1. Basic packaging
Fresh (raw) salmon is presented in a plastic bag with ice. Hot smoked salmon is served on a plate to eat in the cafe or in a pizza box for take away. Sashimi is served in a bowl with soy sauce, wasabi and chop sticks or in a container for take away.
2. Vacuum Packing
Vacuum packing maintains fish in a tight, tidy package useful for travelling or freezing (hot smoked only). Whether hot smoked or fresh, your fish will be fine for at least five days in the fridge. Be aware hot smoked salmon must cool for 45 minutes before processing in this way.
3. Chilly Bin or Bag
Ideal for travellers.
4. Courier
Fresh or smoked, Anatoki Salmon can be deliverd throughout New Zealand. Ask our staff for options.