Fishing News & Events
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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