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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 30 March 2023
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Weekly Fishing Report for Central South Island and North Canterbury for March 30 2023
CSI Fish & Game Ranger Hamish Stevens was on duty at the canals on Wednesday, undertaking licence and compliance checks and our Canal Angler Survey.
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 23 March 2023
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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New leadership appointed for the Central South Island Fish and Game Council
The Central South Island Fish & Game Council (CSIFG) announces the appointments of its new Chief Executive, Steve McKnight and Council Chair, Linn Koevoet.
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Regional council must act on deadly botulism outbreaks
An outbreak of avian botulism in Waikato’s Whangamarino wetland that has killed thousands of waterfowl including some rare indigenous species is yet another wake-up call for urgent action, says Fish...
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 16 March 2023
With multiple snow dustings over the Central Otago hills the change of season is truly being felt.
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Dad shows how it’s done in Clutha fishing competition
One boy would fish every day if given the chance. The elder brother doesn’t always like fishing. And dad just showed them how it’s done.
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 9 March 2023
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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Mai-mai ballot aimed at next generation of hunters
Junior and novice hunters in Otago are being offered a chance at exclusive access to mai-mais and duck ponds for the opening of the 2023 game bird season.
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 2 March 2023
Weekend rain across the region may hamper some plans, however, it will provide another well needed boost for our rivers.
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River guardians back in the water
Fish & Game has launched a diving programme to monitor New Zealand’s trout populations and assess the health of the nation’s waterways.
Fishing competitions in double hook-up for kids and science
Two fishing competitions are weighing in together this year to support trout research and the Clutha community.
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More adult hunters to harvest paradise shelducks
A nine-day hunting season to harvest some of Otago’s healthy population of paradise shelduck/pūtangitangi opens on Saturday, March 4.
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Otago Weekly fishing Report - 23 February 2023
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
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
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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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 9 February 2023
With a heatwave thankfully behind us, rain and cooler air temperatures have lifted the fishing prospects this weekend.
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CSI Managed Wetlands hunting ballots now open
The opportunity to access some of the best public land areas for game bird hunting in New Zealand starts today.
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Proposed law turns back on Kiwi way of life
People who enjoy the outdoors for recreation, fishing and hunting will lose rights under the Natural and Built Environments Bill.
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Game bird habitat stamp winner for 2023 Announced
A photo of a Californian quail strutting along a fence line is the image that will adorn the 2023 Game Bird Habitat Stamp.
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