News - In September, 2023

Thousands of anglers set to converge on rivers and lakes for opening of fishing season

Kiwis will be casting off across the country this weekend with the opening of the new fishing season on Sunday morning.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Agreement aims to maintain and enhance New Zealand’s popular and iconic sports fisheries

Central South Island Fish and Game (CSIFG) and Meridian Energy continue to work together as custodians of New Zealand’s most popular freshwater angling catchment.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Bird-lovers’ new passion for fishing just clicks

Hours spent on rivers pursuing a love of bird watching and wildlife photography has inspired a Mosgiel couple to take up trout fishing.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 2 months ago by Bruce Quirey

Anglers disappointed at closure of popular Bay of Plenty fishing lake

The decision to stop access to Lake Ōkataina near Rotorua, due to concerns about the potential spread of the invasive gold clam species, is a blow to anglers on the...

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Conservation Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 28 September 2023

Expect most Otago rivers to be still carrying significant colour after record rainfall battered the lower South Island last week.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 2 months ago by Default Admin

Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury - 28 September 2023

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Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Potential lake closure due to threat of invasive species concerning

Fish & Game New Zealand is closely monitoring the situation at Lake Okataina near Rotorua amid iwi concerns about the spread of the invasive species gold clam.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Lower North Lowdown Fishing Report - 28 September 2023

Pictured - The new season opens the door on a hole raft of angling opportunities (Credit: Nick King).

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Fishing Posted 2 months ago by Default Admin

Trout Festival Reels in the Anglers

Over 500 anglers celebrated the upcoming fishing season with the 2023 NZ Trout Festival in Christchurch at the weekend.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 22 September 2023

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).

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Fishing Posted 3 months ago by Default Admin

Uncertain future for fishing and hunting under Labour Party’s Wildlife Act review

The proposed scrapping and replacement of the Wildlife Act signals an uncertain future for Fish & Game New Zealand and freshwater fishing and game bird hunting.

Posted in Hunting; Tagged game bird Fresh Water Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Red tape and regulations ‘bogging down’ wetland conservation gains - Fish & Game

Current regulations are not working to maintain existing wetland areas and are hindering the creation of new wetlands, says Fish & Game New Zealand.

Posted in National; Tagged Fresh Water Hunting game bird Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

North Canterbury Fish & Game disappointed by Take A Kid Fishing Trust

The decision by the Take A Kid Fishing Trust to cancel their 2023 event has disappointed North Canterbury Fish & Game.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Archive: September, 2023