Regional Fishing Reports

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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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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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