Fishing News & Events
‘Biggest fish’ pulled from Lake Okataina as new fishing season opens
Lake Okataina produced the biggest fish on the first day of the new fishing season, a 3.
- 12/10/2017
Gold trout ‘second chance’
Fish & Game says it’s disappointed to announce that no anglers have come forward with a pink tag to claim any of the big prizes up for grabs as the…
- Eastern
- 10/10/2017
150th anniversary of brown trout in New Zealand
Today marks the 150th anniversary of the introduction of brown trout, a species which has become culturally, environmentally and economically important to New Zealand over that time.
- 10/10/2017
Veteran angler approaches 70 year milestone
Veteran Canterbury angler Walter Keenan has been fishing the country’s lakes and rivers for the past 68 seasons – and has all his licences from all those past years to…
- 3/10/2017
'Good turnout' for lakes opening
Hundreds of anglers braved chilly conditions, launching their boats to target favourite runs as Rotorua’s three renown lakes – Tarawera, Rotoiti and Okataina – re-opened.
- Eastern
- 3/10/2017
Eager anglers prep for trout season opening
Tens of thousands of enthusiastic trout anglers are eagerly preparing for the nationwide opening of the sports fishing season this weekend.
- 29/09/2017
Anglers given hurry up over ‘gold trout’
Anglers who are planning to fish the Rotorua lakes as the new fishing season opens this Sunday (Oct 1) are being urged to get in quick if they to want…
- Eastern
- 29/09/2017
Forest access extended
Angler access through Kaingaroa Forest has been extended through to and including Labour Weekend.
- Eastern
- 28/09/2017
New trout season perfect school holidays opportunity
The new trout fishing season opens this weekend throughout the country, providing parents with a great family school holiday activity.
- 27/09/2017
Fish & Game issues ‘timely’ reminder – don’t forget to update your fishing licence
Anglers eagerly anticipating the start of the new freshwater fishing season are being reminded not to forget the most important accessory of all – their licence.
- 25/09/2017