News - By Cosgrove, Richie

Mystery surrounds potential world record trout catch

Fish and Game is trying to confirm reports of a giant trout – a potential world record – recently caught in the Mackenzie Country hydro canals.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 5 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island 17-01-19

After providing reports on salmon fishing at the Opihi and Rangitata rivers last week I thought I better do the same for the Waitaki this week.

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

Fishing report for the North Canterbury Region Friday 18th January 2019

Hello and welcome to the North Canterbury region fishing report, the weather this weekend will be dominated by a front moving up the West Coast on Saturday which will bring...

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

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island- 10-01-19

It is with pleasure I can share some photos of successful sea-run salmon anglers and their salmon this week.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 13 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

North Canterbury Fishing Report, Friday 11th January 2019

Angling conditions are proving a little trying this week, with strong winds and dirty rivers for much of the week.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 13 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island - 03-01-19

We have finally had some great weather and some fishing to match it, waterway conditions are becoming more like what we would expect in late November than early January, that’s...

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 20 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

North Canterbury Fishing Report 3rd January 2019

Dear Anglers, Happy New Year to you all and good luck with the fishing for 2019.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 20 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Water pollution is now New Zealanders’ Number One Concern

Pollution of our rivers and lakes is worrying New Zealanders more than any other issue, according to just-released public opinion poll results.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Conservation Posted 20 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island Region – 27/12/18

I hope you’re all enjoying the holiday period and have had a cast already.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 27 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island Region – 20/12/18

I’ll summarise the weather forecast and current river conditions for you in this report.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 33 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fishing report for the North Canterbury Region Friday 21st December 2018

Hello and welcome to the North Canterbury region fishing report, the weather this weekend will continue to be cooler then normal.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 33 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Holiday Warning – Health Threat Posed By Canterbury Rivers

Scientific testing of popular Canterbury fishing and swimming rivers has produced disturbing findings, including the presence of dangerous disease-causing bacteria and antibiotic resistant E. coli.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 35 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fish and Game backs Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment

Fish and Game is supporting the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s call for better ways of assessing and looking after freshwater quality.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 40 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island Region – 13/12/18

I’m back on deck after a week and a bit of family time and fishing.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 41 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

North Canterbury Fishing Report 13th December 2018

Welcome to the North Canterbury Fish and Game weekly fishing report, the season so far has been a bit patchy as far as good fishing conditions go but this weekend...

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 41 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Environmental Disaster Unfolding in Southland and South Otago

Fish and Game is warning that Southland and South Otago are facing another season of environmental damage and animal welfare issues as farmers continue to flout winter crop growing guidelines.

Posted in Environment, National; Tagged Fresh Water Posted 41 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report 6 December 2018

With Rhys away for week, I thought I would put together a brief guide on beginner fly fishing, as a fellow beginner fly fisher.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 48 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

North Canterbury Fishing Report Friday 7th December 2018

Prospects for North Canterbury anglers look average in most places this weekend.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 48 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Second Fonterra sustainability report confirms industrial dairying unsustainable

Fish & Game is welcoming Fonterra’s second ever sustainability report in 17 years on its environmental performance, saying it shows the corporate dairy giant is still scrambling to respond to...

Posted in National; Posted 54 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island Region – 30/11/18

The region is still saturated, and some patchy rain is forecast for the weekend. Like last week, if you’re planning to fish a river or stream this weekend many of...

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 55 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

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