Adult Beginner Fishing Class

Want to learn how to fish for trout, salmon and perch? Sign up for a free evening theory class on freshwater fishing, followed by a field trip to try your hand at fishing.

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Otago Fish & Game is running adult beginner spin-fishing classes before the 2024/2025 fishing season. Learn about fish species, rods, lures, knots, where to go, licences, regulations and more.

All registrations are now full - Thank you

Dunedin Beginner Adult Fishing Classes

Theory:

Dates:

• Tuesday September 10 (Now full)
• Wednesday September 11 (Now full)
• Thursday September 12 (women only) - (Now full)

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Otago Fish & Game office, corner of Hanover and Harrow Streets, Dunedin.
Email: sdixon@fishandgame.org.nz

Practical:
Date: Saturday September 14th
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: Southern Reservoir

Cromwell Beginner Adult Fishing Class

Theory:
Date: Friday September 13th (Now full).
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Cromwell Presbyterian Church, Elspeth Street.
Email: bsowry@fishandgame.org.nz

Practical:
Date: Saturday September 14th
Time: 8am-10am
Location: Lowburn Inlet

Each participant will attend one evening theory class and a field trip.

Please note there will be a maximum of 12 people per evening theory class.

All fishing gear is provided but you can bring your own.

Adult beginner fishing classes are for ages 18 and above.