Fishing News & Events
Lure of the mighty Clutha/Mata-Au hard to resist for anglers
The highly productive Clutha River/Mata-Au has claimed bragging rights as the most-fished river in New Zealand.
- Otago
- 18/12/2023
New data from Fish & Game New Zealand shows anglers in Auckland and Waikato tend to fish locally with great locations to angle in their regional backyards.
The 2021-2022 National Angler Survey conducted by Niwa for Fish & Game has just been released.
- 18/12/2023
New Zealanders hooked on angling – new survey
Pictured are Rhys and Nico Adams making the most of the early season spring fishing in the Opihi Catchment.
- 17/12/2023
Lake Coleridge fishing competition Results
Hundreds of anglers flocked to the Canterbury High Country over the weekend to celebrate the opening of the high-country fishing season.
- North Canterbury Central South Island
- 9/12/2023
Boat Fishing How To
Eastern Fish & Game are providing a free talk and demonstration on improving trout anglers’ boat fishing skills and knowledge this summer.
- Eastern
- 8/12/2023
Club and community events keep kids keen
Pictured: Charlie Baumgren (10), with mum and dad Jenny and Nick, was grinning from ear to ear after catching this 2. 5kg rainbow trout near Wānaka.
- Otago
- 28/11/2023
Fish & Game New Zealand backs action on wake boats in Waikato
Fish & Game New Zealand is welcoming restrictions on wake boats in the Waikato region to prevent the spread of the invasive gold clam.
- 23/11/2023
Canal angler convicted and fined
Central South Island Fish & Game have successfully prosecuted an angler who flouted the law while fishing at the Pūkaki Canal near Twizel in May 2023.
- Central South Island
- 22/11/2023
Bait Fishing Basics
By Cohen Stewart Trout fishing can be quite challenging, particularly for those who are new to the pursuit.
- 21/11/2023
Anglers Doing Their Bit
By Jacob Lucas A spade crunches into the earth, out goes some soil, in goes a tree.
- 21/11/2023