Fishing News & Events

Anglers warned they face ‘last ditch’ battle to save wild salmon

Anglers have been warned they are now in a last-ditch battle to save New Zealand’s wild salmon population.

14/11/2017

Lake Lyndon Family Fishing Competition returns

Thanks to some favourable weather conditions, the Lake Lyndon fishing competition returns this year on the 10th of December.

North Canterbury
13/11/2017
Richie Cosgrove

Otago Anglers Notice Review Underway

Otago Fish and Game Council is seeking information and view from anglers as part of a comprehensive review of the freshwater sports fishing Regulations (Anglers’ Notice) for the Otago Fish…

Otago
7/11/2017
Richie Cosgrove

Hundreds turn out for high country fishing season opening

Anglers flocked to the high country lakes and rivers in Canterbury at the weekend as the back country fishing season opened on Saturday.

North Canterbury
5/11/2017
Richie Cosgrove

Manawatu children’s fish-out day

This years children's fish out day is on at the Hokowhitu Lagoon on 12 November 2017.

Wellington
3/11/2017
Richie Cosgrove

Declining wild salmon population prompts Fish & Game symposium

Fish & Game is organising a two day symposium to discuss the South Island’s troubled wild salmon fishery.

25/10/2017
Richie Cosgrove

Catch a fish this Labour Weekend!

Labour weekend holiday makers are being encouraged to use the break to get out fishing and try catching a trout or salmon for the family dinner table.

20/10/2017
Richie Cosgrove

WFR.1718.09Rhys Barrier and his first fish from the canals a 25 pound brown

Weekly Fishing Report– Central South Island Region – 20-10-2017

Just like last week I’m predicting another weekend of classic spring conditions that require a bit of an open mind, a plan ‘B’ and perhaps a slightly less keen eye…