News - 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 2 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 months ago by Eastern

Ballot Holders Gate Restrictions 2021 Season

Ballot Holders MAINTENANCE PERIOD

Posted in Hunting; Posted 9 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 11 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 19 months 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 20 months 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 21 months ago by Eastern

Respect the river – know the risks

Posted in Fishing; Posted 22 months ago by Eastern

News of closures – Eastern Fish & Game region

We have been advised that the DOC camping ground at the Lake Tarawera outlet is temporarily closed. Contact DOC for more information.

Posted in Fishing; Posted 22 months ago by Eastern

Health warning issued for Lake Okaro

Posted in Fishing; Posted 23 months ago by Eastern

Anglers urged to seize opportunity

Fish & Game are urging anglers to make the most of the opening date for upper stream sections in the region and excellent fishing conditions.

Posted 23 months ago by Eastern

Fish for Gold 2019

Notice of application poison by EPRO, Taupo.

We have been advised by EPRO Ltd, Taupo of an intention to apply Vertebrate Toxic Agents in the Waipunga and Whirinaki areas, commencing 15 September and completed 20 December 2019.

Posted 2 years ago by Eastern

Aquatic weed spraying notice – Rotorua Lakes

Fish & Game has been advised by environmental planners Boffa Miskell that aquatic weed spaying on behalf of Environment Bay of Plenty will begin on Monday April 30th 2018.

Posted in Fishing; Posted 4 years ago by Eastern