Regional Fishing Reports

Otago

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 21 November 2024

Spring opportunities Another week of classic spring weather brings a mix of warm air temperatures pushing into the 20s and a fresh sprinkling of snow on the hills — true variability…

  • Otago
  • 21/11/2024
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Otago weekly fishing report - 14 November 2024

Big lakes filled to the brim   It seems we’re caught in a weather pattern that brings rain showers just before or during the weekends.

  • Otago
  • 14/11/2024
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Otago weekly fishing report - 7 November 2024

Backcountry beauty The opening weekend of the Otago high-country season will be one to remember for angler Lowell Smyth, who landed a magnificent 14-pound rainbow jack.

  • Otago
  • 7/11/2024
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Otago weekly fishing report - 31 October 2024

Otago high country opening tomorrow Who would have thought snow would settle at ground level in many of Central Otago’s towns in late October? Many anglers are looking forward to November 1,…

  • Otago
  • 31/10/2024
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Otago weekly fishing report - 24 October 2024

Return of the rain Significant rainfall is forecast across the entire Otago Region this Labour Weekend, which is likely to cause many rivers to rise and become discoloured—similar to conditions seen…

  • Otago
  • 24/10/2024
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Otago weekly fishing report - 17 October 2024

Things are looking up A week of cool overnight temperatures and minimal rain has worked wonders for many coastal and lowland streams, bringing them back to a fishable state.

  • Otago
  • 17/10/2024
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Otago weekly fishing report - 10 October 2024

Battling the weather Last week’s weather forecast was unfortunately accurate, bringing significant rainfall across the region.

  • Otago
  • 10/10/2024
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Otago weekly fishing report - 3 October 2024

Rain on the Parade Well, opening day has finally arrived, but fishing conditions in Otago are quite variable as true spring weather settles in.

  • Otago
  • 3/10/2024
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 24 April 2024

ANZAC Edition/Final report for the season It looks like this year's ANZAC Day will be characterised by wet and windy conditions, which will likely cause many rivers to rise and become…

  • Otago
  • 24/04/2024
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 18 April 2024

River mouth rewards Dunedin angler Caleb Marfell had a successful weekend exploring the small tributaries that flow into the upper Clutha River/Mata-au.

  • Otago
  • 18/04/2024
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