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Hugh Creasy Column for December 2020
There is a chill in the morning air, and the moon hangs above the horizon, soon to disappear as the sun rises.
Hugh Creasy's column November 2020
Perhaps it is the arc of the line flashing in the morning light that lifts the angler’s spirit, the sheer elegance of the cast that grips the imagination.
Hugh Creasy's Column September 2020
There had been a fresh fall of snow on the tops, and the water was cold.
Precautionary Closure to Upper Tekapo Canal Trout Fishery
Angler concern over the sustainability of one of the world’s best “trophy” trout fisheries will lead to a precautionary closure during the 2021 winter fishing season.
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Hugh Creasy's column August 2020
Winter flies are stored away – those big, fluffy things that imitate small fish and the eggs of spawning hens.
Tekapo trout tagging project underway
Hundreds of Lake Tekapo trout have been relocated by Central South Island Fish & Game recently and most of them have a new important “accessory” on them.
South Island salmon harvest survey to start
South Island salmon anglers are being asked for their help in the first east coast wide salmon harvest survey.
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New fishing season off to a flying start
Despite cool weather, thousands of keen anglers around the country have been enjoying success as they try to catch a trout for the family dinner table following the opening of...
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Illegal fishing method discovered
Fish & Game Rangers have become alerted to an illegal fishing rig being used at the Mackenzie Basin Hydro Canals.
Salmon crisis prompts rule changes
Faced with continual decline in the sea run salmon fishery, the two Canterbury Fish & Game regions have voted this week to align most of their salmon regulations.
Weekly Fishing Report North Canterbury
Welcome anglers to the final weekly fishing report for the current season.
Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island - 24-04-19
We have made it to the last weekly report for the season and the last day of the “summer season” is fast approaching on Tuesday the 30th of April.
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Fish & Game’s ‘offbeat’ school holiday entertainment
Auckland/Waikato Fish & Game staff are preparing to deliver some “wild” school holiday entertainment at Lake Pupuke next week.
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Have a go at trout fishing with a ‘well priced’ licence
With cooler weather now kicking in, Fish & Game says there’s plenty of opportunity for trout fishing ahead for those yet to buy a fishing licence.
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Sockeye salmon create autumn spectacle
The Mackenzie Country has a new autumn tourist attraction, with a spectacular run of sockeye salmon heading up the region’s rivers to spawn.
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Fishing report for the North Canterbury Region Friday 21 March 2019
Hello and welcome to the North Canterbury region fishing report.
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Angling events 2018-19
Events including childrens' fishing days are held by Fish & Game across New Zealand to support and encourage fishing participation. See below for current event information.
Fish & Game mount ‘active checks’ on areas including stream mouths
Eastern Region Fish & Game staff have been “actively checking” the anglers congregating at local stream mouths, especially on Lake Rotorua.
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Kids Fishing Day
Come and join the Hamilton Anglers Club and Fish & Game Waikato for a free fishing day for kids under the age of 12.
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