Fishing News & Events
Repeat offender convicted and fined
Central South Island Fish & Game have successfully prosecuted an angler who flouted the law while fishing at the Tekapo Canal near Twizel in December 2023.
- 18/06/2024
- Maggie Tait
Ōhau River Spring Season Ballot to Open on 24 June
Central South Island Fish & Game (CSI) has set up a ballot system (lottery) to control angler numbers at the Ōhau River between lakes Ōhau and Ruataniwha.
- Fishing
- 13/06/2024
- Maggie Tait
Seeking Angler Feedback: Proposed Designated Waters Licence for Mataura and Waikaia Rivers
Southland Fish & Game is consulting with anglers regarding proposed changes to fishing licence requirements for the mid/upper Mataura (above the Ardlussa Bridge) and Waikaia rivers.
- Fishing
- Southland
- 29/05/2024
Anglers form sisterhood bonds in river of resilience
They came as strangers and left thick as thieves. Seven women whose lives have been affected by breast cancer attended a weekend fly-fishing retreat at Makarora this month.
- Fishing
- Otago
- 16/05/2024
Native restoration project reels in anglers for help
Anglers have waded in to help a catchment group and a high-country farm restore and rewild an important spawning stream in Wānaka.
- Fishing Environment
- Otago
- 15/05/2024
Alert over fish kill at Coalpit Dam
Anglers have been asked to avoid fishing at Coalpit Dam near Naseby, in Otago, as the cause of a fish kill there this week is investigated.
- 18/04/2024
Student Fishing Course
Calling all students from year 9-13 who want to learn about fly fishing for Trout.
- Hawke's Bay
- 12/04/2024
- Hawkes Bay
Repeat offender convicted, fined and forfeits valuable fishing rod
Central South Island Fish & Game have successfully prosecuted an angler who flouted the law while fishing at the Ōhau B Canal near Twizel in August 2023.
- 10/04/2024
- Maggie Tait
Women's Introduction to Fly Fishing Workshop
Jill Sweeney and the Tauranga Anglers Club invite you to a **Women's Introduction to Fly Fishing Workshop**, tailored specifically for novices, beginners, and women curious about starting their fly fishing…
- Eastern
- 4/04/2024
2024 North Canterbury Rangers Competition
Come and celebrate the end of the sea-run salmon season with Fish & Game Staff, Honorary Rangers and fellow anglers at the 2024 Rangers Competition! When & Where Friday 26th April Kairaki beach…
- 28/03/2024
- Richie Cosgrove