Fishing News & Events

New modelling sheds light on trout spawning

New computer modelling is transforming understanding of where trout and salmon spawn in Otago after generations of riverbank legwork by Fish & Game officers.

Fishing Species management
Otago
30/08/2024

Ready, steady, fish! Freshwater season licenses now on sale

Fishing licenses are on sale today as anticipation builds for the upcoming season.

22/08/2024
Maggie Tait

Women on The Fly NZ 2024 Workshop in Turangi

The annual Women on The Fly 2024 Workshop is set for 8-10th November at TALTAC in Turangi.

Eastern Events
15/08/2024

High satisfaction among anglers under Otago’s Designated Waters licence

Trout anglers in Otago have given their fishing experience the big thumbs up under a new licensing system for backcountry rivers, a riverside survey has found.

Fishing Species management
Otago
9/08/2024

Big lakes, big challenges for monitoring fish populations

Fish population densities in Otago's three largest lakes are relatively stable, new acoustic survey analysis suggests.

Species management Environment
Otago
9/08/2024

Help shape the future of our angling and hunting heritage

This year Fish & Game councils around New Zealand will hold their triennial elections.

Otago
9/08/2024

2024 Take A Kid Fishing

Take A Kid Fishing is returning to Southern Reservoir in Dunedin.

Otago
1/08/2024

Adult Beginner Fishing Class

Want to learn how to fish for trout, salmon and perch? Sign up for a free evening theory class on freshwater fishing, followed by a field trip to try your hand…

Otago
22/07/2024

The FAT Trout Fishing Competition

August 24th and 25th inclusive – Rotorua lakes Come and have fun fishing for FAT Trout at Rotorua – the fatter the better in fact! In support of the NZ Hunting, Fishing…

Eastern
16/07/2024

Children's fish-out days, Ngongotaha trout hatchery, Rotorua

Children aged from 6 to 14 years-old will be able to catch a rainbow trout at the hatchery’s specially designed fish-out pond.

Eastern Events
8/07/2024