Reel Life
Otago
Reel Life February 2022
Dunedin fishing spotsDunedin has three stillwater trout fishing spots within 15 minutes’ drive from the city centre - Southern Reservoir, Sullivans Dam and the Tomahawk Top Lagoon.
- Otago
- 12/01/2022
Reel Life January 2022
Otago fisheries looking great for holidaysThis holiday season looks like it could be a cracker. Here’s hoping! Summer temperatures are highly likely to be above average, NIWA is forecasting.
- Otago
- 8/12/2021
Reel Life December 2021
The Christmas and New Year holiday period is fast approaching. Wherever you're heading for a summer break, remember to pack your fishing gear these holidays.
- Otago
- 19/11/2021
Reel Life November 2021
The new season is here! Opening day has rolled around again, and Otago Fish and Game staff are starting to hear of some good fishing reports.
- Otago
- 19/10/2021
Reel Life October 2021
Season opens on October 1Fish should be in fine condition for the October 1 start of the fishing season after a relatively mild winter.
- Otago
- 30/08/2021
Reel Life September 2021
Plenty of places to fish locally with bubble buddiesThis time of year, brown trout are in hot pursuit of whitebait in the lower reaches.
- Otago
- 30/08/2021
Reel Life April 2021
Changing of the seasonsAnglers might be surprised how many places in Otago are open to fish over winter. These include lakes Wanaka, Wakatipu, Hawea and Dunstan.
- Otago
- 15/04/2021
Reel Life March 2021
Off with their heads!To any anglers harvesting sports fish in the region − we need your help.
- Otago
- 19/03/2021
Reel Life February 2021
Salmon or Trout?Our rangers have come across plenty of anglers out on our southern lakes, who still have trouble distinguishing between salmon, and rainbow or brown trout.
- Otago
- 17/02/2021
Reel Life January 2021
Compliance on the lakesOur ranging team has been busy over the holiday period, checking over 250 anglers on our local waterways.
- Otago
- 20/01/2021
- Richie Cosgrove