Regional Fishing Reports

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 12 October 2023

Above right: Hadley McElrea (9) with a cracker rainbow trout caught trolling near the Lake Wānaka outlet. Photo: Geoff McElrea.

  • Otago
  • 12/10/2023
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 12 October 2023

Pictured - Fish & Game's Jacob Morison with a stunning lower North Island backcountry rainbow.

  • Wellington
  • 9/10/2023
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 5 October 2023

Pictured above: Tim Johnson battled the gusting southerly on Sunday, enticing this chunky brown trout at Poolburn Reservoir. Credit: Tim Johnson.

  • Otago
  • 6/10/2023
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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for October 5 2023

Central South Island ReportFishing season off to a frying start!Frying, BBQ, smoking, pie, curry – all favourite trout dishes were back on dinner plates last Sunday, Opening Day of the…

  • Central South Island North Canterbury
  • 5/10/2023
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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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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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