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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 7 December 2023
A strong north-westerly is forecast across Otago on Saturday and anglers will need to adapt or look for sheltered areas for the best fishing.
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Weekly fishing report for Central South Island and North Canterbury regions for 7 December 2023
The upper section of the Ahuriri River, its tributaries, tarns and lagoons opened last Saturday.
Weekly Fishing report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for 30 November 2023
Friday is officially the first day of summer, and with that comes anticipation of some great fishing adventures to be had.
Fish & Game New Zealand backs action on wake boats in Waikato
Fish & Game New Zealand is welcoming restrictions on wake boats in the Waikato region to prevent the spread of the invasive gold clam.
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Weekly Fishing report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for 23 November 2023
Young angler Riley Frost caught a cracking brown from Loch Cameron earlier this week.
Canal angler convicted and fined
Central South Island Fish & Game have successfully prosecuted an angler who flouted the law while fishing at the Pūkaki Canal near Twizel in May 2023.
Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for November 16 2023
Pictured right: Blake Harper with a 2.5lb salmon from Lake Tekapo - Takapō'. Credit: Cameron Smith.
Canal fishing trip for three friends attracts nine convictions and thousands in fines
Three Ashburton friends have been processed through the courts after Fish & Game rangers detected them committing multiple offences during a fishing trip to the Mackenzie hydro canals during Labour...
Environment Canterbury Media Statements Misleading
Environment Canterbury’s (ECan) media comments on progress with the Declaration proceedings before the Environment Court relating to the Rakaia River Water Conservation Order do not provide full context, and readers...
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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for November 9 2023
On Tuesday Fish & Game CEO Corina Jordan and Dame Lynda Topp launched the #ReWild campaign in Christchurch.
Lake Coleridge fishing competition
Hundreds of anglers flocked to the Canterbury High Country over the weekend to celebrate the opening of the high-country fishing season.
Dame Lynda Topp behind new Fish & Game campaign encouraging Kiwis to take up angling and hunting
Fish & Game New Zealand has launched a public awareness campaign to hook New Zealanders on the experience of freshwater fishing and hunting.
Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury - 2 November 23
This Saturday, the 4th of November is a big day on the fishing calendar.
Fish & Game sets out hunting and fishing manifesto for new Government
Fish & Game New Zealand has outlined a series of priorities for the new Government to consider as part of a hunting and fishing manifesto.
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Manifesto Fish & Game
Our vision is a New Zealand where freshwater habitats and species flourish, where hunting and fishing traditions thrive and all Kiwis enjoy access to sustainable wild fish and game resources.
Weekly Fishing report For Central South Island and North Canterbury
The Tekapo / Takapō Canal was the top spot to be on Labour Weekend.
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Weekly Fishing report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for 19 October 2023
Mel Fowler, pictured above right, got in touch to report he had a great weekend fishing the Waitaki River recently catching trout on soft plastics, soft bait, and fly.
Stars Align For Anglers This Long Weekend
Labour Weekend holiday makers are being encouraged to make the most of the fine weather forecast and target some trout after a wet start to the freshwater fishing season.
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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for 12 October 2023
Early season, October/ November, is a great time for fishing – especially at our low country fisheries.
Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for October 5 2023
Frying, BBQ, smoking, pie, curry – all favourite trout dishes were back on dinner plates last Sunday, Opening Day of the 2023/34 sports fishing season.
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