Category: Fishing

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 7 December 2023

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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

WFR2324.35 Petrus Mering hooked up on a rainbow trout on the opening day of the Upper Ahuriri River Photo by Blake Harper

The upper section of the Ahuriri River, its tributaries, tarns and lagoons opened last Saturday.

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Weekly Fishing report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for 30 November 2023

WFR2324.30 Dwi Svensson tries her luck at near the mouth of the Rangitata River Phot by Nikki Dellaway

Friday is officially the first day of summer, and with that comes anticipation of some great fishing adventures to be had.

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Fish & Game New Zealand backs action on wake boats in Waikato

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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

WFR2324.28 Riley Frost caught this fantastic brown trout from Loch Cameron on a black and gold paddle tail soft plastic photo by Eddie Pollard

Young angler Riley Frost caught a cracking brown from Loch Cameron earlier this week.

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Canal angler convicted and fined

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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.

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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for November 16 2023

WFR2324.24 Blake Harper with a 2.5lbs salmon from Lake Tekapo Takapo Photo by Cameron Smith

Pictured right: Blake Harper with a 2.5lb salmon from Lake Tekapo - Takapō'. Credit: Cameron Smith.

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Canal fishing trip for three friends attracts nine convictions and thousands in fines

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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...

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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for November 9 2023

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On Tuesday Fish & Game CEO Corina Jordan and Dame Lynda Topp launched the #ReWild campaign in Christchurch.

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Lake Coleridge fishing competition

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Hundreds of anglers flocked to the Canterbury High Country over the weekend to celebrate the opening of the high-country fishing season.

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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury - 2 November 23

WFR2324.16 Peter Staub fishes the 2022 High Country Opening near Twizel Photo by R Adams

This Saturday, the 4th of November is a big day on the fishing calendar.

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Fish & Game sets out hunting and fishing manifesto for new Government

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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

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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.

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Weekly Fishing report For Central South Island and North Canterbury

WFR2324.14 The Tekapo Canal at its best on Labour Weekend 2023 Photo by Rhys Adams

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

WFR2324.11 Mel Fowler with a fine Waitaki River brown trout

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.

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Stars Align For Anglers This Long Weekend

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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

WFR2324.08 Keith Gillespie enjoying a stunning mid week day at Lake Opuha Photo by R Adams

Early season, October/ November, is a great time for fishing – especially at our low country fisheries.

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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for October 5 2023

WFR2324.04 Flynn Scott frying up his Opening Day catch for lunch at Lake Opuha Opuaha photo by R Adams

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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Research targets economic impact of famed hydro canal sports fishery

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A study has been launched to assess the economic impact of one of New Zealand’s most popular sports fisheries.

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2023 Twizel Kids Salmon Fishing Day

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