Fishing News & Events
Notice - Lake Aniwhenua lowering
Notice - Lake Aniwhenua lowering We have been informed by Pioneer Energy, the company that managed the Aniwhenua power station that the lake will be lowered in accordance with their consent for…
- Eastern
- 16/08/2018
- Eastern
Fish & Game praises community efforts to tackle Lake Tutira problems
Fish & Game has praised the efforts of community groups and individuals who are continuing their battle to improve Lake Tutira’s water quality.
- Hawke's Bay
- 15/08/2018
Fishers’ right of way to open beside Riuwaka River
People will have better access to the south branch of the Riuwaka River thanks to a joint initiative by Tasman District Council, Fish and Game and the New Zealand Walking…
- 7/08/2018
- Richie Cosgrove
Public briefing on the RDR decision by ECan
Central South Island Fish & Game has held a public briefing for anglers to digest the decision by ECan Commissioners to allow RDR Management Ltd (RDRML) to take additional water…
- North Canterbury Central South Island
- 18/07/2018
- Richie Cosgrove
Environment Canterbury’s Rangitata irrigation decision a “slap in the face”
Environment Canterbury’s decision to allow irrigators to take more water from the Rangitata River is being described as “surprising and extremely disappointing” by Central South Island Fish and Game.
- 6/07/2018
- Richie Cosgrove
How do you breed 100,000 trout?
Fish & Game’s hatchery is in full swing again in the production of up to 100,000 fish for release into Rotorua and other North Island lakes.
- Eastern
- 5/07/2018
Creasy's Column - the challenges of winter fishing
By Hugh Creasy And then the rains came down.
- 29/06/2018
Anglers urged to 'make most' of last days of boat fishing
Anglers urged to ‘make the most’ of last week of boat fishing Anglers are being reminded this week provides the last chance to get out and fish three of Rotorua’s most…
- 27/06/2018
Spotlight on stream protection in trout spawning season
Wellington Fish & Game is urging landowners and councils to play their part in protecting streams with trout spawning now in full swing.
- Wellington
- 20/06/2018
- Richie Cosgrove
Great’ fishing on offer in Rotorua lakes – as spawning runs in some lakes hit record levels
Anglers are being urged to get into some “terrific” fishing on the Rotorua lakes – after reports of excellent catches and record spawning runs underway.
- 19/06/2018