Fishing News & Events

New Blog PostFish & Game remind anglers to stick to the rules this season

With summer holidays just around the corner Central South Island Fish & Game are reminding anglers to purchase a 2024/2025 sports fishing licence and to carry it with them, ready…

9/12/2024
Maggie Tait

Celebrating 150 years of licensed sports freshwater fishing in New Zealand

A historical re-enactment took place in Dunedin at the weekend to mark the 150th anniversary of the nation’s first licensed freshwater sports fishing season.

Fishing Otago
2/12/2024

Lake Coleridge Competition 2024 Recap

Lake Coleridge Competition November 2024 Recap The Lake Coleridge Opening Day Fishing Competition is a significant annual event and a helpful opportunity for Fish & Game to annually monitor the condition…

North Canterbury
27/11/2024
Jackson Meecham

Angling Season 150th Anniversary

150 years of trout fishing in New Zealand New Zealand is marking a remarkable milestone in angling history: the 150th anniversary of the nation’s first licensed freshwater sports fishing season.

20/11/2024
Roslyn Simmonds

Angling for wellbeing – new study

Whether it’s enjoying the great outdoors or simply the pleasure of catching a fish on your line, angling has benefits far deeper than just netting a big one, according to…

15/11/2024
Maggie Tait

Hamilton Anglers Club Free Kids Fishing Day 2024

Date: Sunday 1st December 2024 Time: 9:00am-Midday Location: Lake Te Ko Utu, Cambridge Come and join the Hamilton Anglers Club and Fish & Game Auckland/Waikato NZ, for a free fishing day for kids…