Regional Fishing Reports

WFR2425 27 Simon Doran nets a ripper 6 lbs rainbow during high country opening morning in the Mackenzie basin
Central South Island Weekly fishing report - 7 November 2024

High Country Heroics Amid Challenging Weather   With high hopes and their fly rods at the ready anglers braved challenging conditions on High Country opening day last Saturday across the Central South…

  • Central South Island
  • 7/11/2024
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 7 November 2024

Another Week, More Stunning Fish! Anglers from Wairarapa and the Taranaki Ringplain have been sending in photos and the condition of the trout is as good as we've seen for so…

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 7/11/2024
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WRF2425 23 Boat anglers on Lake Alexandrina high country opening last season. Photo by George Empson
Central South Island Weekly fishing report - 31 October 2024

High Country Opening Weekend is here This Saturday, the 2nd of November is a big day on the fishing calendar.

  • Central South Island
  • 31/10/2024
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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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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 31 October 2024

More Weather Windows This Weekend!  Wow! There are some spectacular fish being caught throughout the lower North Island already this season.

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 31/10/2024
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North Canterbury Weekly Fishing Report - 31st October 2024

Where to Catch Rainbow Trout in North Canterbury The North Canterbury region boasts both brown and rainbow trout, though some areas are especially known for their rainbow trout populations.

  • North Canterbury
  • 31/10/2024
  • Jackson Meecham
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WFR2425 18 Monty Kendall with his first freshwater fish 2.5lb Brown trout from Ohau B canal
Central South Island Weekly fishing report - 24 October 2024

Aspiring Angler Lands First Ever Freshwater Fish Eight-year-old Monty Kendall recently caught his first freshwater fish—a 2. 5lb brown trout—while fishing at the canals with his family.

  • Central South Island
  • 24/10/2024
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 24 October 2024

Plan Around the Weather  A pesky front moving in from the Tasman arrives later on Saturday in attempt to blow long weekend party plans, however, not all parts of the Wellington…

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 24/10/2024
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North Canterbury Weekly Fishing Report - 24th October 2024

Around the region With labour weekend on the horizon, it might be your first opportunity to get some good fishing in for the 24/25 season.

  • North Canterbury
  • 24/10/2024
  • Jackson Meecham
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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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