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Research project reaches 20-pound milestone

Angler Scott Miller landed a huge 20-pound (9kg) brown trout in the Tekapo Canal in April 2022, catching the attention of Central South Island Fish & Game.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 16 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Boat Fishing How To - A beginners guide to catching more trout

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 22 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weed Spraying, Rotorua lakes

Bofa Miskall have advised that their summer weed spraying program is due to commence on the 8th of November 2021, weather permitting.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 23 months ago by Eastern

Anglers hit the water in numbers for Opening Day

Thousands of anglers across the country headed out before dawn this morning to start the 2021/22 sports fishing season.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 24 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Opening dates change for lakes Rotoiti, Okataina and Tarawera

The traditional opening dates for lakes Rotoiti, Okataina and Tarawera are set to change for the new season.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 2 years ago by Eastern

New rules introduced to protect sea-run salmon fishery

To help save New Zealand’s wild Chinook salmon species, a ground-breaking change to freshwater fishing regulations will introduce a season bag for sea-run salmon in the 2021/22 fishing season, in...

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Fishing Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Notice of Ramp Closures in the Eastern Region

The Hamurana boat ramp, Lake Rotorua will be closed for works for about three weeks from the 10th of May.

Posted in Fishing, Hunting; Tagged Fishing game bird Posted 2 years ago by Eastern

Weekly Fishing Report for North Canterbury 15 April 2021

The traditional fishing season is all but finished now and with rain forecast for much of the region Friday night, rivers are likely to become dis-coloured for a few days.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 2 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Aquatic Weed Spraying - Rotorua and Waikato Hydro lakes

7th April 2021. Mercury Energy have advised of a weed spraying programme commencing 12th April 2021 or as soon after the weather allows in the following Waikato hydro lakes; Aratiatia...

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 3 years ago by Eastern

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island - 18-03-2021

The weather forecast is looking great for fishing this weekend with sunshine or high cloud, mild temperatures and light winds.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report North Canterbury 18 March 2021

The weather looks great for fishing throughout the region this weekend and into next week.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Hugh Creasy Column March 2021

Change is coming, chill winds from the south sweep through the forests.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Pioneer Energy to Lower Lake Aniwhenua

Pioneer Energy Ltd on behalf of Southern Generation LimitedPartnership have advised that the water level of LakeAniwhenua will be lowered by up to two metres below itsnormal minimum operating level...

Posted in Hunting, Fishing; Tagged Fishing game bird Posted 3 years ago by Eastern

Hugh Creasy column for Feb 2021

In the heat of the day, the road surface glistens black with melting tar, and the roadside broom crackles with ripening seed pods bursting and brittle.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island- 28-01-2021

After the heatwave, this week we are heading into a weekend of mild temps, light-moderate winds and a mix of brilliant sunshine and benign overcast cloud.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

North Canterbury Fishing Report Thursday 28th January 2021

Fishing conditions look favourable this weekend following a week of discoloured rivers due to a small fresh last weekend.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Hugh Creasy column for January 2021

The howling winds of January will die away, the rivers will subside and the sun will shine.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove

Christmas boost for canal fishing opportunities due to power station upgrades

Anglers fishing the Tekapo Canal over the summer holidays have had an early Christmas present with a boost in their chances due to Genesis Energy and Central South Island Fish...

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 3 years ago by Richie Cosgrove