Regional Fishing Reports

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 13 March 2025

Autumn has arrived With cooler air temperatures dropping into the single digits and scattered rain in the forecast, autumn has truly arrived.

  • Otago
  • 13/03/2025
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 13 March 2025

Autumn Angling in Full Swing    The weather has held and last weekend the fishing was superb - Autumn angling is certainly in full swing.

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 13/03/2025
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North Canterbury Weekly Fishing Report - 6th March 2025

A change of season  Autumn has officially arrived, bringing a crisp start to the season across the lowlands.

  • North Canterbury
  • 6/03/2025
  • Jackson Meecham
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 6 March 2025

Low flows, high hopes Low flows on the Upper Clutha River/Mata-Au are creating exciting opportunities for both fly and spin fishing.

  • Otago
  • 6/03/2025
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Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 6 March 2025

Sockeye Spawning Closure from 1 March Sockeye salmon spawning is underway in tributary rivers and streams of the Waitaki Lakes.

  • Central South Island
  • 6/03/2025
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 6 March 2025

Welcome Recharge For Regions' Rivers    The southerly front that pushed through yesterday brought rain and significantly cooler temperatures which will recharge the rivers nicely!

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 6/03/2025
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 27 February 2025

Hungry trout cruising lake edges Last week’s rain hasn’t slowed down the cicada action across the Central Otago lakes, with plenty of cruising brown trout still looking up and feeding aggressively.…

  • Otago
  • 27/02/2025
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North Canterbury Weekly Fishing Report - 27th February 2025

Rakaia Salmon Competition  The Rakaia River Fishing Promotions has been hosting its salmon fishing competition since 1983, making it the longest-running and most successful freshwater fishing event.

  • North Canterbury
  • 27/02/2025
  • Jackson Meecham
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 27 February 2025

Good Times Keep Rolling   It has been a cracker season weather wise and the good times just keep on rolling!

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 27/02/2025
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WFR2425 117 Rhys Adams with a prime high country brown trout.
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 27 February 2025

Now’s the Time to Head into the Backcountry!

  • Central South Island
  • 27/02/2025
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