Regional Fishing Reports

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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 5 October 2023

Favourable Fishing Propsects This WeekendPictured - A cracker Wellington small stream brown to kick off Dan Thomas’ season. Credit: Andrew Harding.

  • Wellington
  • 2/10/2023
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Hemi Mildon Swinging up a nice Rainbow on the Clutha
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 28 September 2023

Wild wet start to the season Expect most Otago rivers to be still carrying significant colour after record rainfall battered the lower South Island last week.

  • Otago
  • 28/09/2023
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Lower North Lowdown Fishing Report - 28 September 2023

Mixed Bag For Opening But Still Plenty of Options                  Pictured - The new season opens the door on a hole raft of angling opportunities (Credit: Nick King).

  • Wellington
  • 28/09/2023
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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury - 28 September 2023

Above Right: Lenard Luke of Ashburton fishing the Waitaki River on the 2022-23 Opening Day - Photo: Rhys Adams Central South Island ReportWelcome back! Welcome to the first weekly fishing report for…

  • Central South Island North Canterbury
  • 28/09/2023
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Hawke's Bay River Report

Local Fishing Guide Dave Hern has been out & about around Hawke's Bay scouting out the local river conditions before the new season kicks off.

  • Hawke's Bay
  • 25/09/2023
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 21 September 2023

Exciting Season Ahead!Picture caption: A highlight from a tough season for Fish & Game officer Hamish Carnachan - a beautifully marked brownie from a small Taranaki stream caught last Autumn (Credit Steve Haslett).…

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 21/09/2023
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River Condition Survey Post Cyclone Gabrielle

Thanks to those who took the time to fill out the survey and let us know what they are seeing out there on our rivers since Cyclone Gabrielle.

  • Hawke's Bay
  • 19/06/2023
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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for 27 April 2023

SEA-RUN SALMON HARVEST CARDS DATA Get your salmon card data into Fish & Game by May 7th so your data can be included in this year's calculations.

  • Central South Island North Canterbury
  • 27/04/2023
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 27 April 2023

Above: Seven novice female fly anglers and seven fishing guides threw everything they could at trout during the Casting for Recovery weekend retreat at Makarora.

  • Otago
  • 27/04/2023
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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island & North Canterbury for April 20 2023

CENTRAL SOUTH ISLAND REPORTHydro Canal Fishing Success in the School HolidaysThe early teenager catches the big brown trout when it comes to fishing the canals.

  • Central South Island North Canterbury
  • 20/04/2023
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