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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 6 days 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 8 days ago by Default Admin

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 22 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

NZ Trout Festival -16 September 2023

Back bigger than ever – The 2023 NZ Trout Festival returns on 16 September at the Groynes Reserve and Clearwater Resort, Christchurch.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 39 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

New Era For Fishing Licences

The freshwater fishing season begins on October 1, and new licences are now on sale.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 40 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Elusive birthplace of Lake Wānaka salmon revealed

A long search for the birthplace of Lake Wānaka salmon has raised hopes to help protect their struggling population.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 54 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Canal angler entangled in his own web of lies

An offender dealt with by Fish & Game was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling $1,900 in the Ashburton District Court for multiple sports fishing offences committed at the...

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 56 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Key trout spawning streams identified in lower Clutha River/Mata-au

Crucial spawning tributaries have been identified in the lower Clutha River/Mata-au catchment after a four-year research project collecting and analysing brown trout.

Posted in Environment, Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 3 months ago by Bruce Quirey

Ōhau River Spring Season Ballot is Open for Entries

Central South Island Fish & Game (CSI) has established a ballot system (lottery) to control angler numbers at the Ōhau River between lakes Ōhau and Ruataniwha.

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

Post-Covid tourism boost as overseas anglers return to New Zealand

More than 13,500 international anglers took to the water in pursuit of New Zealand’s renowned wild trout during the recent fishing season, according to data from Fish & Game NZ.

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

Ōhau River Spring Season Ballot to Open on 27 June

Central South Island Fish & Game (CSI) has set up a ballot system (lottery) to control angler numbers at the Ōhau River between lakes Ōhau and Ruataniwha.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 4 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Repeat offender angler pleads guilty to four charges.

A repeat offender dealt with by Fish & Game was ordered to pay fines and costs totalling $3,530 in the Timaru District Court for multiple sports fishing offences committed at...

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Fishing Posted 4 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Wellington Weekly Hunting Report - 11 May 2023

Opening went off with a real bang - one of the better starts to the season in recent years with plenty of ducks and generally happy hunters.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Fishing Posted 5 months ago by Default Admin

Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 27 April 2023

Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, this weekend is a great time to get out and enjoy some fishing, with clear skies and light winds forecast across the region.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 5 months ago by Default Admin

Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for 27 April 2023

Get your salmon card data into Fish & Game by May 7th so your data can be included in this year's calculations.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 5 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Otago Weekly Fishing Report 20 April 2023

With ANZAC Day falling on a Tuesday next week, there will likely be a few leave days used on Monday to take advantage of the excellent fishing conditions via an...

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 5 months ago by Default Admin

Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island & North Canterbury for April 20 2023

The early teenager catches the big brown trout when it comes to fishing the canals.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 5 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Otago Weekly Fishing Report 13 April 2023

With more heavy rain throughout the week expect rivers to be carrying colour this weekend. Fortunately, it looks like the weather is set to clear up by Friday, which should...

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Fishing Posted 6 months ago by Default Admin

Weekly Fishing Report For Central South Island & North Canterbury for April 13 2023

This week’s rain has put a bit of a dampener on the fishing, but the weather is looking to settle, and river flows to recede – more on that in...

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 6 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 06 April 2023

With two extra days available due to Easter this weekend and a favourable forecast, it is the perfect time to explore further than you normally would on a weekend.

Posted in Weekly Report, Fishing; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 6 months ago by Default Admin

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