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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 23 March 2023

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Cool air temperatures with a dusting of snow throughout the week ensured the water temperature has remained low with heavy rainfall discolouring and raising most rivers in the region.

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Wellington Weekly Fishing Report - 23 March 2023

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Pictured - A lower North Island backcountry gem (Photo: Tim Angeli)

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 16 March 2023

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With multiple snow dustings over the Central Otago hills the change of season is truly being felt.

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Wellington Weekly Fishing Report - 16 March 2023

Staff are currently out in the field drift diving while there’s a weather window, so there is no commentary on conditions.

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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for March 16 2023

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This Friday (tomorrow) a massive wet and windy storm will hammer the main divide while further East on the Canterbury Plains there is only a little rain forecast and some...

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 9 March 2023

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Cooler overnight lows and shorter days are bringing on the mayfly hatches, while rain showers through the week provided a welcome refresh for many low rivers.

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Wellington Weekly Fishing Report - 9 March 2023

Pictured - A lower North Island backcountry gem (Photo: Tim Angeli)

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 2 March 2023

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Weekend rain across the region may hamper some plans, however, it will provide another well needed boost for our rivers.

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Fishing competitions in double hook-up for kids and science

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Two fishing competitions are weighing in together this year to support trout research and the Clutha community.

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Otago Weekly fishing Report - 23 February 2023

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Angus Borrell of Wānaka stalking cruising brown trout in the shallows of Poolburn. Photo: LouellaDonaldson.

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Fish & Game goes deeper into lake fish knowledge

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Scientists are sounding out trout and salmon populations in one of New Zealand’s most popular fishing destinations, Otago’s Southern Lakes.

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 16 February 2023

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There’s every reason to get out fishing in Otago this weekend. The weather looks fine and with the right tactics, there’s every chance of success.

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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for Feb 16 2023

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Rikki Nelson had a proud dad moment while fishing the Rangitata River last Sunday with his 7-year-old son Elliot.

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Wellington Weekly Fishing Report - 16 February 2023

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Pictured - Andrew Harding with a Wellington region 'hog' caught last weekend before the storm.

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 9 February 2023

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With a heatwave thankfully behind us, rain and cooler air temperatures have lifted the fishing prospects this weekend.

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Wellington Weekly Fishing Report - 9 February 2023

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Pictured - A lower North Island backcountry gem (Photo: Tim Angeli)

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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for 2 February 2023

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Unfortunately, due to illness, Rhys is unable to supply a full report this week, but we do have a couple of Noticeboard items for anglers in the CSI Region:

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 2 February 2023

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The weekend is shaping up to be a scorcher across much of Otago. But you’ll need to keep a cool head to find fish.

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Wellington Weekly Fishing Report - 2 February 2023

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Pictured – Ben Ellison with a wily old brown trout from a small Wairarapa trib, caught last weekend when the main rivers were too high to fish.

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 26 February 2023

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The weekend is shaping up to be a scorcher across much of Otago. But you’ll need to keep a cool head to find fish.

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