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June 2009: Winter update
Winter is traditionally a quiet time for trout fishing on the Taranaki ringplain, as most waters are closed for trout spawning, which is now well underway.  But fishing is still available in a number of local lakes and the lower reaches of a selection of coastal rivers and streams. More

May 2009: Taranaki Ringplain
As is usual most of the ringplain rivers and streams have been closed to fishing from 1st May but for those who are more than happy to brave the changing elements and cast a line than a number of waters remain open are continuing to produce good fish.  Good fishing can still be had at Lake Mangamahoe, the Waiwhakaiho River downstream from the end of the gravel track at the right-hand end of Rimu Street, Opunake Lake, the Waingongoro River and the Kaupokonui Stream downstream of SH45. More

March 2009: Taranaki Ringplain
Conditions are looking good for the last month of the trout fishing main season, with water temperatures falling into the 13-17 degree range most preferred by trout and passion-vine hoppers and other terrestrial food sources such as grass hoppers and crickets still present in abundance. More

February 2009: Taranaki Ringplain
Stream flows receded steadily during January and early February, but two freshes mid-month provided welcome relief (Figure 1), scouring out riverbed algae and restoring stream base flows. With the forecast of more rain to come in February, the outlook for mid-late summer angling remains positive. More

January 2009: Stratford Kids Fishing Day a great success
Saturday’s free kids trout fishing day was a great success, with 122 children catching a total of 89 trout and many kids experiencing the thrill of catching their first fish. More

December 2008: Taranaki Monthly Round-up
The season so far has been characterised by moderate freshes every 7-10 days which have maintained streams in good condition and provided plenty of opportunities for trout to feed and recover peak condition after spawning. More

October 2008: Taranaki Ringplain troutfishing update
Spring freshes continued in ringplain streams during October, providing a mix of conditions that favoured fly fishing during stable flows in the middle of the month and spin and bait fishing at other times. More

October 2008: Trout make a big splash with Wanganui youngsters
WANGANUI - Lake Wiritoa hosted another fantastic kid’s fish out day for local and not so local kids. An excellent day out was had by all before the remaining trout were released into the main lake area. For more click here

September 2008: Are you prepared for the new season?

September 2008: Seasons Prospects 2008/09

September 2008: Felt-soled footwear ban

September 2008: Taranaki RMA issues update

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