Reel Life

Reel Life September 2021

Plenty of fish in the WaikatoWinter fishing on the Waikato is in full swing and there have been good reports of browns being caught from Mercer to Karapiro Dam.

Auckland/Waikato
30/08/2021

Reel Life April 2021

The season is not over yet, trout are back in Hamilton! There is still plenty of time to go fishing this season and many of our lowland rivers have cooled down…

Auckland/Waikato
15/04/2021

Reel Life March 2021

Arapuni fishing contest a huge successThe annual Lake Arapuni Fishing Competition was a huge success for participants and Fish & Game.

Auckland/Waikato
19/03/2021

Reel Life February 2021

Help us with the Sterile fish project at the Arapuni fishing contest!The 27th annual Lake Arapuni Fishing Competition will be held at Bulmer’s landing starting at 6 am Saturday the…

Auckland/Waikato
17/02/2021

Reel Life January 2021

Tokoroa ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ Competition in FebruaryThe Tokoroa Sports Fishing Assn puts on one of New Zealand’s largest kids fishing events at Lake Moana-nui in Tokoroa.

Auckland/Waikato
20/01/2021
Richie Cosgrove

Reel Life December 2020

The fishing is about to get goodDo not be discouraged if you have not seen a lot of fish in the early season.

Auckland/Waikato
16/12/2020
Richie Cosgrove

Reel Life November 2020

Access updatesKaniwhaniwha Access to the Kaniwhaniwha River has changed near the Lime Works. DOC has made a new carpark near Fillery Road for the Karamu Walkway.

Auckland/Waikato
17/11/2020
Richie Cosgrove

Reel Life October 2020

Fishing School?Although nymphing with an indicator is still very effective, nearly all competition fly fishers have given up their strike indicators and transitioned to Czech Nymphing.

Auckland/Waikato
20/10/2020
Richie Cosgrove

Reel Life September 2020

Get ready! The season is almost here!If you have not done so already it is time to get your new licence and start planning your summer fishing trips.

Auckland/Waikato
18/09/2020
Richie Cosgrove

Reel Life August 2020

The new fishing season is only five weekends away and your new season fishing licence will unlock the full fishing potential of New Zealand for you to explore.