Fishing News & Events

Salmon escape prompts Fish & Game crackdown

Fish & Game Rangers from the Central South Island region are patrolling the Ohau C canal system near Twizel in force after an unexpected escape of over 2,000 salmon this…

14/06/2019
Richie Cosgrove

Biosecurity Alert for Lake Namunamu

Hornwort has recently been discovered in the lake. Hornwort has the potential to significantly reduce the value of the lake to fishers and other lake users.

Taranaki
13/05/2019
Richie Cosgrove

Children are capitivated by the sight of fish darting in all directions at the Lake Pupuke releases.

Fish & Game’s ‘offbeat’ school holiday entertainment

Auckland/Waikato Fish & Game staff are preparing to deliver some “wild” school holiday entertainment at Lake Pupuke next week.

8/04/2019

WFR1819.56The excavated channel gets filled with spawning gravel Credit Rhys Adams

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island- 04-04-19

Habitat enhancement is part our job here at Central South Island Fish & Game and in March we have had a couple of collaborative projects achieve some results.

Central South Island
4/04/2019
Richie Cosgrove

Have a go at trout fishing with a ‘well priced’ licence

With cooler weather now kicking in, Fish & Game says there’s plenty of opportunity for trout fishing ahead for those yet to buy a fishing licence.

4/04/2019

Anglers given Kaingaroa safe driving reminder

Anglers who fish the Rangitaiki River within Kaingaroa Forest, using the Ngahuinga and Kiorenui roads public access easement, have been reminded to drive carefully.

Eastern
28/03/2019

Sockeye salmon create autumn spectacle

The Mackenzie Country has a new autumn tourist attraction, with a spectacular run of sockeye salmon heading up the region’s rivers to spawn.

26/03/2019

Angling events 2019

Events including childrens' fishing days are held by Fish & Game across New Zealand to support and encourage fishing participation. See below for current event information.