Regional Fishing Reports

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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 5 December 2024

Summer in Full Swing    Staff are making the most of the great start to summer and knocking out some field work and compliance activity in the Central North Island this…

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 5/12/2024
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 28 November 2024

Abundant Bugs For Hungry Trout   A spell of warm and, at times, humid weather has kicked the insect life into gear!

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 28/11/2024
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WFR2425 45 Stephen Mealings of Ashburton with a fine Lake Benmore 8lb rainbow trout caught trawling with a chinook lure.
Central South Island Weekly fishing report - 28 November 2024

Rainbow Trout Success at Lake Benmore Stephen and Donna Mealings of Ashburton recently made the most of their visit to Lake Benmore, reeling in two stunning rainbow trout for dinner, during…

  • Central South Island
  • 28/11/2024
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 28 November 2024

Ups and downs in Lake Hāwea catchment The water near the top of Lake Hāwea and its eastern shoreline has been murky and discoloured in the past week, which may be…

  • Otago
  • 28/11/2024
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North Canterbury Weekly Fishing Report - 28th November 2024

Celebrating 150 Years of Trout Fishing in New Zealand This Sunday marks a milestone for anglers across New Zealand as we celebrate 150 years since the first licensed freshwater sports fishing…

  • North Canterbury
  • 28/11/2024
  • Jackson Meecham
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 21 November 2024

Spring opportunities Another week of classic spring weather brings a mix of warm air temperatures pushing into the 20s and a fresh sprinkling of snow on the hills — true variability…

  • Otago
  • 21/11/2024
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WFR2425 39 Fish Game Ecologist Blake Harper with a feisty 4.5 lb rainbow trout caught and released at Lake Alexandrina
Central South Island Weekly fishing report - 21 November 2024

Discovering the Fishing Potential of CSI Lakes New CSI Fish & Game Ecologist, Blake Harper, discovers and highlights Lake Alexandrina (Lake Alex) and Lake Tekapo/Takapō as quality alternatives for those seeking action.…

  • Central South Island
  • 21/11/2024
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North Canterbury Weekly Fishing Report - 21st November 2024

Trial Upper Hurunui North & South Branch Booking System Changes Please be aware that there will be updates to the booking system for the North Branch and South Branch of the…

  • North Canterbury
  • 21/11/2024
  • Jackson Meecham
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 21 November 2024

More Opportunities Ahead This Weekend  It’s been an incredible start to the season in the lower North Island with the weather continuing to shine on anglers and some superb trout being…

  • Taranaki Wellington
  • 21/11/2024
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WFR2425 33 Kyle Adams fly fishing 6.25lb brown trout flyfishing Nov 2024 16 soft hackle nymph 6 catch and release
Central South Island Weekly fishing report - 14 November 2024

Lowcountry Waters are Calling Right Now!

  • Central South Island
  • 14/11/2024
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