News - By Eastern

Weed Spraying on the Rotorua Lakes

Weed spraying on many of the Rotorua lakes is due to take place between November 14 and December 2.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 28 days ago by Eastern

Rotorua Lakes off to Bumper Start!

What a start to the new season!

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 51 days ago by Eastern

New Trout Season on Horizon

October 1st is perhaps the most important day in the life of a trout fisher! It marks the start of the new fishing season and the opportunity to get back...

Posted in Fishing, Events; Tagged Fishing Posted 3 months ago by Eastern

DUCK HUNTERS EVENING - THURSDAY 28th APRIL 2022

Due to the loss of pre duck hunting season events in the Bay of Plenty, Eastern Region Fish & Game is organising a duck hunters evening, just before the 2022...

Posted 8 months ago by Eastern

Review of Trout Fishing Rules Underway

The Eastern Region Fish & Game Council is reviewing its local trout fishing laws

Tagged Fishing Posted 10 months ago by Eastern

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 13 months ago by Eastern

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 16 months ago by Eastern

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 20 months ago by Eastern

Balloted Wetlands Gate Restrictions 2021 Hunting Season

Hunters entering the below and other Fish & Game managed wetlands require both a game bird hunting licence and a hunting permit issued by Fish & Game/ DOC.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 21 months ago by Eastern

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 21 months ago by Eastern

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 21 months ago by Eastern

Waewaetutuki – Junior Hunt Opportunity

As promoted in the special edition Fish & Game magazine, Eastern Region are offering junior licence holders the chance to go into a draw to win one of eight slots...

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Posted 21 months ago by Eastern

Ballot Holders Gate Restrictions 2021 Season

Ballot Holders MAINTENANCE PERIOD

Posted in Hunting; Posted 23 months ago by Eastern

Boat Fishing 'how to', Lake Tarawera, Saturday 2nd January 2021

Fish & Game provide ‘how-to’ boat fishing knowledge

Posted in Fishing; Posted 24 months ago by Eastern

Notice office closure - Covid-19

Hello everyone.,Our offices will be closed during the Covid-19 lockdown. We will be working behind the scenes, so you can contact us in the usual manner: Tel 07 357 5501...

Posted in Fishing, Hunting; Posted 3 years ago by Eastern

Notice Aniwhenua levels lowered

We have been advised by Pioneer Energy that water levels at Lake Aniwhenua are to be lowered as below:

Posted in Fishing, Hunting; Posted 3 years ago by Eastern

Review of local angling rules underway

The Eastern Fish and Game Council are currently reviewing its angling rules (dubbed the ‘Anglers Notice’) and are seeking feedback on several proposed changes.

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