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Reel Life October 2024 - Northland

Whau Valley trout fishing day For a few hardy fishers a wet and windy morning did not deter them venturing out with the Northland Fish and Game team for the Whau…

  • Northland
  • 21/10/2024
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Reel Life September 2024 - Northland

Whau Valley trout fishing day Come up to the Whau Valley dam on Saturday 5th October and learn from the Northland Fish and Game team on how to catch trout in…

  • Northland
  • 20/09/2024
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Reel Life April 2024 - Northland

Contact The Team at Northland Fish & Game for Winter fishing info

  • Northland
  • 26/04/2024
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Reel Life March 2024 - Northland

Late February and into March has seen the driest conditions in the region in the last couple of years.

  • Northland
  • 21/03/2024
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Angler at Wilsons Dam 2 Jan 2024
Reel Life January 2024

Recent changes to Wilsons Dam management look promising for a healthier reservoir ecosystem and fishery.

  • Northland
  • 19/01/2024
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Reel Life December 2023

The headwaters of the Wairua River are in good condition for this time of year and are still producing fish.

  • Northland
  • 21/12/2023
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Reel Life November 2023

Whau Valley Dam Fishing WellNorthlands' most accessible fishery, the Whau Valley Dam is fishing well currently.

  • Northland
  • 23/11/2023
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Whau Valley Trout Oct 23
Reel Life October 2023

During the last year, Fish and Game staff have conducted fish surveying on two of the stocked reservoirs to determine growth rates (Manuwai and Wilsons dam).

  • Northland
  • 19/10/2023
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Reel Life September 2023

The excessive rainfall over the last 18 months has appeared to have subsided with predominantly westerly winds drying things out.

  • Northland
  • 18/09/2023
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Reel Life August 2023

It took only 17 minutes for the first licence to be sold last Thursday when the new season’s licences went on sale at midnight.

  • Northland
  • 25/08/2023
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