Regional Fishing Reports

WFR1718.37 the Tekapo River Spillway brings the upper Tekapo River back to life
Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island Region – 09/02/18

The rain, snow and cooler temperatures over the last week have changed the feel of summer. There has also been a clear effect to our waterways too.

  • Central South Island
  • 9/02/2018
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Weekly Fishing report for the North Canterbury Region Friday 9th February 2018

Hello and welcome to the North Canterbury region fishing report. It looks as if we may be hit by another low pressure system coming down from the north.

  • North Canterbury
  • 9/02/2018
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Weekly Fishing Report - 08 February 2018

Good fishing is on offer early this weekend but rain settling in on Sunday could raise river.

  • Wellington
  • 8/02/2018
  • Wellington
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North Canterbury Fishing Report 2nd February 2018

Dear Anglers, there’s no doubt about it, the last few weeks have been pretty tough going for anglers.

  • North Canterbury
  • 2/02/2018
  • Richie Cosgrove
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WFR1718.35silty water enters the upper Ahuriri River from a slip near Canyon Creek 29 01 2018
Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island Region – 02/02/18

Sheesh, I’m glad the heat wave is over. If the long-range forecast for Temuka is correct we won’t be getting scorched again next week.

  • Central South Island
  • 2/02/2018
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Weekly Fishing Report - 01 February 2018

Welcome rain good for fish and good for fishing in the long run. . .

  • Wellington
  • 1/02/2018
  • Wellington
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North Canterbury Fishing Report Friday 26th January 2018

For those of you who missed the update, Canterbury's high country lakes have been re-opened to trout angling after the Ministry of Primary Industries gave the all clear.

  • North Canterbury
  • 26/01/2018
  • Richie Cosgrove
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Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island Region – 26/01/18

We have experienced some hot days this summer. Maybe it’s just me but it feels like the hottest summer in a long time.

  • Central South Island
  • 26/01/2018
  • Richie Cosgrove
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WFR1718.32the Opuha River near Raincliff 16 01 2018
Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island Region – 19/01/18

The three days of rain we received last week was well needed and raised river flows enough, at least in some waterways, to remove significant amounts of nuisance algae.

  • Central South Island
  • 19/01/2018
  • Richie Cosgrove
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North Canterbury Fishing Report 19th January 2018

Dear Anglers, It is not looking that good for fishable conditions in the main rivers this weekend.

  • North Canterbury
  • 19/01/2018
  • Richie Cosgrove
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