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Southland

Crossing Mataura access stile
Seeking Angler Feedback: Proposed Designated Waters Licence for Mataura and Waikaia Rivers

Southland Fish & Game is consulting with anglers regarding proposed changes to fishing licence requirements for the mid/upper Mataura (above the Ardlussa Bridge) and Waikaia rivers.

  • Fishing
  • Southland
  • 29/05/2024
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On the Fly Mataura River Festival

Good fun at the On the Fly Mataura River Festival with Otago Fish and Game Council supporting Southland Fish & Game at this event.

  • Otago Southland
  • 1/03/2024
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Proposed Anglers Notice changes for Southland 2020-2022

The Southland Fish & Game Council is reviewing the Angler's Notice that sets rules for fishing for trout and salmon in the Southland Region for the season beginning October 2020,…

  • Southland
  • 5/12/2019
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Environmental award for students studying trout

Following reports that the Mimihau stream was "dead" from a fishing perspective, Year 12 students at Southland's Menzies College decided they would investigate this statement further.

  • Southland
  • 19/11/2018
  • Richie Cosgrove
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