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Aiden Routhan finding success in the lower reaches od the Hokitika River
Reel Life December 2024 - West Coast

Angling Over the Holiday Period Many anglers will be looking forward to their Christmas break to get out fishing and who can blame them, the fishing on offer is fantastic! With…

  • West Coast
  • 19/12/2024
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Todd Kennick and the Bax family enjoying the great lake fishng on offer v2.
Reel Life November 2024 - West Coast

The fishing action is heating up Now that the spring rainfall is easing and summer is just around the corner, the fishing has really taken off.

  • West Coast
  • 21/11/2024
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Paul Marshall with an opening day fish from the West Coast
Reel Life October 2024 - West Coast

The 2024-25 sports fishing season is underway As of October 1st, the highly anticipated start to the freshwater sports fishing season has begun.

  • West Coast
  • 22/10/2024
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Reel Life September 2024 - West Coast

Spring is a fantastic time to be out on the water! 2024/25 Sports Fishing Season Fast Approaching! The new fishing season kicks off on Tuesday October 1st, perfectly timed with the school…

  • West Coast
  • 23/09/2024
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Julien Lopez with a salmon caught in a West Coast River this season.
Reel Life April 2024 - West Coast

Winter Fishing Season Kicks Off The winter fishing season starts on the first of May and with it brings some great fishing.

  • West Coast
  • 26/04/2024
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WC 1 Alistair Clarke with a 5.6 pound salmon taken in early March. Photo Baylee Kersten
Reel Life March 2024 - West Coast

Late season opportunities March and April are fantastic months to get out exploring.

  • West Coast
  • 21/03/2024
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Reel Life January 2024

Wet weather brings fantastic angling opportunities! The wet weather we are currently experiencing is fantastic news for anglers.

  • West Coast
  • 19/01/2024
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Reel Life December 2023

Angling over the Christmas/New Year’s break With forecast good leading up to Christmas, rain over Christmas then a fine break between Christmas and New Year, its shaping up to be great…

  • West Coast
  • 21/12/2023
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Reel Life November 2023

Coast Experiencing Optimum ConditionsThe West Coast is currently experiencing optimum conditions for trout fishing. All these warm days combined with the occasional bit of rain; fishing has been superb.

  • West Coast
  • 22/11/2023
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Madeline Castle with her first ever trout. Adrian Brears
Reel Life October 2023

Right: Madeline Castle with her first-ever trout caught over the weekend.

  • West Coast
  • 19/10/2023
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