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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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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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2023 Twizel Kids Salmon Fishing Day

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Super Sunday Season Opening For Anglers

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"It was great to see quite a few families out for the start of the fishing season.

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Thousands of anglers set to converge on rivers and lakes for opening of fishing season

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Kiwis will be casting off across the country this weekend with the opening of the new fishing season on Sunday morning.

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Agreement aims to maintain and enhance New Zealand’s popular and iconic sports fisheries

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Central South Island Fish and Game (CSIFG) and Meridian Energy continue to work together as custodians of New Zealand’s most popular freshwater angling catchment.

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Trout Festival Reels in the Anglers

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Over 500 anglers celebrated the upcoming fishing season with the 2023 NZ Trout Festival in Christchurch at the weekend.

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NZ Trout Festival -16 September 2023

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Back bigger than ever – The 2023 NZ Trout Festival returns on 16 September at the Groynes Reserve and Clearwater Resort, Christchurch.

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New Era For Fishing Licences

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The freshwater fishing season begins on October 1, and new licences are now on sale.

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Elusive birthplace of Lake Wānaka salmon revealed

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A long search for the birthplace of Lake Wānaka salmon has raised hopes to help protect their struggling population.

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Canal angler entangled in his own web of lies

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An offender dealt with by Fish & Game was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling $1,900 in the Ashburton District Court for multiple sports fishing offences committed at the...

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