Reel Life
Southland
Reel Life April 2024 - Southland
Season wrap up It’s been nice to have a ‘normal’ season after the previous few have been interrupted with lock downs, travel restrictions and closed borders.
- Southland
- 26/04/2024
Reel Life March 2024 - Southland
Success at McGregor Pond Catlins Area School got in touch as they were keen to do some fishing during a school camp in the Te Anau basin.
- Southland
- 21/03/2024
Reel Life February 2024 - Southland
First Fish! Congratulations to Rhys Bennett (7) on the first DIY fish - cast, hooked, played & landed all by himself.
- Southland
- 27/02/2024
Reel Life January 2024
Terrestrial tips The heat of summer brings out the big bugs and trout dine out on them as they are an energy-efficient meal.
- Southland
- 19/01/2024
Reel Life December 2023
Family Fishing Success Early this season, first-time angler Gareth Oliver reached out to us seeking some guidance as he had no trout fishing experience and was eager to introduce his young…
- Southland
- 21/12/2023
Reel Life November 2023
Targeting Trout and Perch in the Lower Oreti RiverIn recent weeks, our lower rivers, particularly the lower Oreti near West Plains, have been a hotspot for trout and perch fishing…
- Southland
- 22/11/2023
Reel Life October 2023
Above: Getting out after work or in the evening is not only productive but adds a sense of adventure to your week and is a good chance to unwind.
- Southland
- 19/10/2023
New Blog Post
Above Right: Field Officer Ben Febrey with a 750mm long brown trout from the Waituna catchment.
- Southland
- 18/09/2023
Reel Life April 2023
As you read this, the last week of the season for most of our waterways lies ahead of you.
- Southland
- 19/04/2023
Reel Life March 2023
AUTUMN IS A GREAT TIME FOR TROUT FISHINGI am sure you will agree that there has been a definite change in the seasons down south.
- Southland
- 15/03/2023