Fishing News & Events

Bird-lovers’ new passion for fishing just clicks

Hours spent on rivers pursuing a love of bird watching and wildlife photography has inspired a Mosgiel couple to take up trout fishing.

Otago
29/09/2023

Anglers disappointed at closure of popular Bay of Plenty fishing lake

The decision to stop access to Lake Ōkataina near Rotorua, due to concerns about the potential spread of the invasive gold clam species, is a blow to anglers on the…

28/09/2023

Trout Festival Reels in the Anglers

Above Right: Anglers Russell Haglund, left, and Hannah Clement gets casting advice from Kyle Adams at the 2023 NZ trout festival in Christchurch.

North Canterbury
20/09/2023

Fish out events are a great way to get kids hooked on trout fishing

4th Annual Lake Rotomanu Family Fishing Day

Family and kids fishing events – don’t miss out! Taranaki Fish & Game holds a series of events to create an angling opportunity for children and families by providing them with…

Taranaki Events
20/09/2023

2023 North Canterbury Anglers Notice consultation

North Canterbury Fish and Game invite anglers to make submissions on our angling regulations.

North Canterbury
12/09/2023

North Canterbury Fish & Game disappointed by Take A Kid Fishing Trust

The decision by the Take A Kid Fishing Trust to cancel their 2023 event has disappointed North Canterbury Fish & Game.

North Canterbury
4/09/2023

Children Catch a Rainbow Trout!

Our ever-popular children’s fishing events are back for 2023 Children between the ages of 6 and 14 years get to catch a rainbow trout at Eastern Fish & Game’s specially built…

Eastern Events
3/09/2023

Commercial Origin Hatchery reared salmon releases

The North Canterbury Fish and Game Council has decided not to permit any more Commercial Origin Hatchery-reared salmon releases into the Groynes Junior Fishing Lakes.