Regional Fishing Reports

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North Canterbury Weekly Fishing Report - 19th December 2024

Keeping Your Tactics Fresh One of the most valuable things you can do as an angler is to introduce variety into your fishing approach.

  • North Canterbury
  • 19/12/2024
  • Jackson Meecham
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 19 December 2024

Merry Fish-mas and a reely happy New Year!   Lowell Smyth recently found lots of fish out and about taking dry flies in the Otago backcountry. Credit: Quentin Kenning.

  • 19/12/2024
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 19 December 2024

Rain Relief Welcome - Then Back Into It!  Summer fishing conditions are here! Aside from the brief southerly we've just had blow through, temperatures have been climbing and the preceding run of…

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 19/12/2024
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Osten Kenyon with brother Rylan and Dad Rob from Palmerston North tasted success at the hydro canals while on their family holiday.
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 19 December 2024

Canal Fishing Heating Up for the Holidays! Osten Kenyon, with brother Rylan and Dad Rob from Palmerston North tasted success at the hydro canals while on their family holiday.

  • Central South Island
  • 19/12/2024
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North Canterbury Weekly Fishing Report - 12th December 2024

Dust Off Those Dry Flies! With warmer summer days and evenings upon us, it's a great time to try fishing with dry flies.

  • North Canterbury
  • 12/12/2024
  • Jackson Meecham
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Central South Island Weekly fishing report - 12 December 2024

Stellar Catches at Lakes Aviemore and Benmore Last Saturday morning brought ideal conditions for anglers at Lakes Aviemore and Benmore, and the fish did not disappoint! Clear skies, calm waters, and…

  • Central South Island
  • 12/12/2024
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 12 December 2024

Early bird gets the fish While warm weather and bright skies make spotting trout easier, they also present challenges for catching them.

  • Otago
  • 12/12/2024
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 12 December 2024

Hot Weekend - Hot Fishing!  A brief band of rain or showers over much of the Wellington and Taranaki Fish & Game regions today makes way for a beautiful weekend, with…

  • Taranaki Wellington
  • 12/12/2024
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 5 December 2024

Coastal success The Lower Clutha/Mata-au River is clearing nicely with excellent conditions for spinning, particularly over the many weed beds.

  • Otago
  • 5/12/2024
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North Canterbury Weekly Fishing Report - 5th December 2024

Celebrating 150 Years of Trout in New Zealand On Sunday, December 1st, New Zealand marked a special milestone: the 150th anniversary of trout in our waters.

  • North Canterbury
  • 5/12/2024
  • Jackson Meecham
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