Fishing News & Events
Eastern Fish & Game seeks angler feedback
Fish & Game is appealing to trout anglers for information about their fishing trips in the Eastern Region that includes the Rotorua lakes.
- 13/02/2019
Dairy farmer’s ‘pretty special’ trout rod from Fish & Game
A Waikato dairy farmer and keen angler has won a handcrafted fly rod from Fish and Game – and he knows exactly how to use it.
- 22/01/2019
Mystery surrounds potential world record trout catch
Fish and Game is trying to confirm reports of a giant trout – a potential world record – recently caught in the Mackenzie Country hydro canals.
- 18/01/2019
- Richie Cosgrove
A beginner's guide to catching more trout!
10am, Sunday January 6th, 2019 Stoney Point (Off Spencer Rd) LAKE TARAWERA Eastern Fish & Game staff will be running a free boat fishing talk at Lake Tarawera this…
- Eastern
- 22/12/2018
Catfish confirmed in Lake Rotorua
Catfish have been confirmed in Lake Rotorua in the lead up to Christmas.
- 20/12/2018
Fish & Game: don’t forget to pack a fishing rod
Holidaymakers planning their Christmas break are being reminded to pack a fishing rod in the car, campervan or caravan to target some trout during the holidays.
- 19/12/2018
Fish & Game provides ‘how-to’ boat fishing knowledge
Fish & Game is providing a free talk and demonstration to improve anglers’ boat fishing skills and knowhow this summer.
- Eastern
- 17/12/2018
‘Jumbo’ trout freed into Lake Rotorua
Anglers have been given the chance to chase some “jumbo-size” trout in Lake Rotorua. Catch it if you can. . .
- 11/12/2018
‘Avid anglers’ all set for Rotorua streams opening
Anglers are making plans to catch some big wild trout in particular, as some of Rotorua and Waikaremoana’s best known streams re-open for summer.
- 26/11/2018
Kids salmon fishing day success
Central South Island Fish & Game held their annual Kids Salmon Fishing Day at Loch Cameron, Twizel on Saturday November 17.
- Central South Island
- 19/11/2018
- Richie Cosgrove