Fishing News & Events

Otago hatchery celebrates 20 years at Macraes Mine
Macraes may be a gold mine with a byproduct of fish, but some say it’s a fish hatchery with a byproduct of gold.
- Fishing
- Otago
- 7/11/2024

Kids Fish Out Events - Nelson Marlborough
The Sports Fishing For Youth Trust is excited to bring you a number of “fish out” days coming up before Christmas.
- Nelson/Marlborough
- 6/11/2024

Soft Bait Clinic - Nelson Marlborough
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- Nelson/Marlborough
- 6/11/2024

Children's fish-out days, Ngongotaha trout hatchery, Rotorua
Children aged from 6 to 14 years-old will be able to catch a rainbow trout at the hatchery’s specially designed fish-out pond.
- Eastern Events
- 16/10/2024

2024 Twizel Kids Salmon Fishing Day
Organised by Central South Island Fish & Game.
- Central South Island
- 11/10/2024

Recreational Fishing Nets Big Gains for Region - Hydro Canal Fishery Contributes $13.6 Million to Mackenzie Basin Economy
New research shows that recreational freshwater fishing contributes millions of dollars to the Mackenzie Basin and that local businesses and communities land the gains.
- 9/10/2024
- Maggie Tait

Anglers get involved with conservation
Fish & Game staff are actively performing a key role in preserving fish habitat and wetlands, but it’s also been great to see trout anglers chipping in for the benefit…
- 8/10/2024
- Maggie Tait

Freshwater Anglers Study Results Released
This report details angler’s expectations and experiences of the 2023/24 season across the five main river systems in Hawke’s Bay.
- Hawke's Bay
- 2/10/2024
- Hawkes Bay

New Zealand fishing season opens October 1
With the 2024/25 fishing season officially starting on Tuesday (October 1), anglers across New Zealand are gearing up for what promises to be a spectacular start.
- 1/10/2024
- Maggie Tait

Fine weather and fat fish for the start of New Zealand fishing season
Mild, overcast weather and healthy fish in rivers and lakes across the country gave anglers a great start to the fishing season.
- 1/10/2024
- Maggie Tait