Fishing News & Events

Trout Population Gets a Boost with Upcoming Releases

Fish & Game are about to commence a number of fishery enhancement releases over the coming month, including a Trust Power release of 400 adult rainbow trout into the Branch/Leatham…

8/03/2017

Central South Island weekly report - 3 March 2017

Weekly Fishing Report– Central South Island Region – 03-03-2017Caught a Tench lately? Ever heard of coarse fishing waters? If you are wondering what I am getting at, it’s the fact…

Central South Island
6/03/2017

Conditions looking good for this weekend’s Waimakariri salmon fishing competition

Following on from last weekend’s Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition, anglers will have the chance to try their luck on the Waimakariri River this weekend.

1/03/2017

Upper Ahuriri River angler survey – anglers wanted

Have you fished the upper Ahuriri River above Longslip Creek this season? If the answer is “yes” Central South Island Fish & Game would like to hear about your angling…

Central South Island
1/03/2017

Calling all Otago junior duck hunters

Otago Fish & Game Council has dedicated this Saturday as a special hunting season for young shooters to have a go at Paradise Shelduck.

Otago
1/03/2017

Stricken Salmon farm gets a special Christmas delivery

Smiles beamed from the faces of the owners and staff at the Paringa Salmon Farm café recently when two loads of replacement fish were delivered by Fish & Game staff.