Regional Fishing Reports

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 20 April 2023

Above: Daniel Natta with an excellent conditioned brown trout from the Owaka River. Credit: Robbie Natta.

  • Otago
  • 20/04/2023
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Jack Hadland Waipori Brown
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 13 April 2023

Pictured above: Jack Hadland with a lovely Waipori River brown trout that could not resist a soft bait worked along the edges of the raupō. Credit: Ian Hadland.

  • Otago
  • 13/04/2023
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Weekly Fishing Report For Central South Island & North Canterbury for April 13 2023

ABOVE RIGHT: While waiting for the bite, activities like board games can be played - just make sure you're within 15 metres of your rod-Photo by Rhys Adams.

  • Central South Island North Canterbury
  • 13/04/2023
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 06 April 2023

Easter Plans? Take advantage of the long weekend With two extra days available due to Easter this weekend and a favourable forecast, it is the perfect time to explore further than…

  • Otago
  • 8/04/2023
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Weekly Fishing report for Central South Island and North Canterbury regions for April 6 2023

Above: Murray Bransgrove expertly places a pheasant tail nymph in front of a couple of Tengawai River browns– Photo By Nikki Dellaway  Central South Island ReportThere’s no place like homeWhile out…

  • Central South Island North Canterbury
  • 6/04/2023
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Wellington Weekly Fishing Report 6 April 2023

Pictured - Beautiful weather last week allowed anglers to make the most of some excellent fishing conditions (Credit: Matt Kavermann).

  • Wellington
  • 4/04/2023
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Oetse Kempkers caught this chunky salmon
Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for March 30 2023

Above Right: Oetse Kempkers - caught this chunky salmon at Ōhau C Canal on Wednesday-photo by Hamish Stevens.

  • North Canterbury Central South Island
  • 30/03/2023
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 30 March 2023

Be prepared to change it upFollowing the recent southerly blast that swept through the region, providing an early preview of the upcoming winter conditions, anglers may be pleased to know…

  • Otago
  • 30/03/2023
  • Jess
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Wellington Weekly Fishing Report - 30 March 2023

Pictured - The Wellington region backcountry fisheries have stood up well to the weather this season, as this fine rainbow attests.

  • Wellington
  • 27/03/2023
  • Roslyn Simmonds
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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for 23 March 2023

CENTRAL SOUTH ISLAND REPORTForty-Six Waitaki River Anglers Get a Visit from Our Rangers.

  • Central South Island North Canterbury
  • 23/03/2023
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