When does a hobby become an obsession? It’s a question many of us ask, as we once again head out for a perfect day in our natural environment.

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Fishing code of conduct

It's important that we all understand our responsibilities to the environment and each other when we're out on the water.

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Fishing FAQs

We have all the answers when it comes to freshwater fishing throughout New Zealand.

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Tips & info

You can spend a lifetime learning about freshwater fishing - but there's plenty of tricks and tips to help make things easy and fun.

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Enjoying your fish

Boast, roast and toast!

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Local fishing clubs

Fishing clubs are a great way for anglers of all ages, and newbie or experienced anglers to socialise and share their knowledge and enthusiasm for recreational…

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Overseas visitors

New Zealand offers some of the best trout fishing in the world – hard fighting, well-conditioned brown and rainbow trout in gin-clear rivers and lakes.

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Fishing for mental health

In numerous surveys we have done it has been identified that the thrill of fishing is not just about catching a fish.