Located near the mouth of the Rangitata River on New Zealand's South Island, the Rangitata Fishing Huts settlement is a long-established riverside community primarily oriented around salmon and trout fishing.

The reserve contains 114 private huts alongside a camping ground, with the huts originally developed as holiday accommodation for anglers. Use peaks during the fishing season and holiday periods, while the area is largely quiet over winter.

The site provides direct access to the Rangitata River, including along the shingle beach toward the lagoon and river mouth — a key draw for those targeting salmon when they are running.

Both north-side and south-side hut areas exist near the mouth, each accessible via separate roads off State Highway 1.