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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 4 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 5 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 12 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 19 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 32 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Catfish confirmed in Lake Rotorua

Catfish have been confirmed in Lake Rotorua in the lead up to Christmas.

Posted in Fishing; Posted 33 days ago by Grant Dyson

Fish & Game: don’t forget to pack a fishing rod

Holidaymakers planning their Christmas break are being reminded to pack a fishing rod in the car, campervan or caravan to target some trout during the holidays.

Posted in Fishing; Posted 34 days ago by Grant Dyson

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 40 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

‘Jumbo’ trout freed into Lake Rotorua

Anglers have been given the chance to chase some “jumbo-size” trout in Lake Rotorua.

Posted in Fishing; Posted 42 days ago by Grant Dyson

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 47 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fishing report for the North Canterbury Region Friday 30th November 2018

Hello and welcome to the North Canterbury region fishing report.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 54 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

‘Avid anglers’ all set for Rotorua streams opening

Anglers are making plans to catch some big wild trout in particular, as some of Rotorua and Waikaremoana’s best known streams re-open for summer.

Posted in Fishing; Posted 57 days ago by Grant Dyson

Angling events 2018-19

Events including childrens' fishing days are held by Fish & Game across New Zealand to support and encourage fishing participation. See below for current event information.

Posted in Events, Fishing; Posted 57 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

North Canterbury Fishing Report 23 November 2018

Dear Anglers, The weekends forecast is looking pretty good for anglers, from the inland to the coastal parts of the region.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 60 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

North Canterbury Fishing Report Friday 16th November 2018

Christchurch Show weekend has arrived and there is little sign of salmon about.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Fishing report for the North Canterbury Region Friday 9th November 2018

Hello and welcome to the North Canterbury region fishing report.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 2 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Gales fail to dampen opening weekend

Nor-West gales failed to stop hundreds of Canterbury anglers from heading into the backcountry to celebrate the opening of the high country fishing season.

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

North Canterbury Fishing Report 2nd November 2018

Dear Anglers, the weekends forecast is a shocker for inland parts of the region.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Posted 3 months ago by Richie Cosgrove

Backcountry fisheries to be checked for angling pressure

Fish & Game staff will be keeping a close eye on how much angling pressure is being placed on back country fisheries in the South Island as they open later...