Tag: Fishing

If you would like to sign up to receive the Weekly Fishing report, click here.

Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 7 December 2023

Riley Anderson wilkin river 1

A strong north-westerly is forecast across Otago on Saturday and anglers will need to adapt or look for sheltered areas for the best fishing.

Read more about 'Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 7 December 2023'...


Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 30 November 2023

IMG 0668

With all our waterways open for at least a month now, many fish have seen their fair share of flies and lures! The first couple of weeks of the high-country...

Read more about 'Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 30 November 2023'...


Club and community events keep kids keen

Baumgren Family Jenny Charlie and horizontal

Despite tangles galore, more than 160 children are hooked into fishing after three weekend events run by angling clubs and community groups in the region on Sunday, November 26.

Read more about 'Club and community events keep kids keen'...


Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 23 November 2023

Angus DW brown

With absolutely stunning weather forecast for across the region this weekend, it is the perfect time for anglers to push that little bit further into the backcountry and explore some...

Read more about 'Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 23 November 2023'...


Fish & Game New Zealand backs action on wake boats in Waikato

Map5

Fish & Game New Zealand is welcoming restrictions on wake boats in the Waikato region to prevent the spread of the invasive gold clam.

Read more about 'Fish & Game New Zealand backs action on wake boats in Waikato '...


Canal angler convicted and fined

CSIFG2111

Central South Island Fish & Game have successfully prosecuted an angler who flouted the law while fishing at the Pūkaki Canal near Twizel in May 2023.

Read more about 'Canal angler convicted and fined'...


Otago Weekly Fishing Report 16 November 2023

231116 Weekly Report Salmon Video2

The annual spring salmon run in Lake Hāwea has begun. Boat and land-based anglers are reporting red-hot fishing around the Hāwea Dam wall and boat ramp.

Read more about 'Otago Weekly Fishing Report 16 November 2023'...


Family gears up for adventure after fishing clinic

20231108 Alexandra softbait 12

The Brabant family will hit the South Island’s rivers, lakes and canals this summer after attending a soft bait fishing clinic in Central Otago this week.

Read more about 'Family gears up for adventure after fishing clinic'...


Otago Weekly Fishing Report 9 November 2023

received 745 horizontal

Poolburn is still producing some excellent early season fishing with the Stafford family one of many families experiencing momentous catches at the reservoir.

Read more about 'Otago Weekly Fishing Report 9 November 2023'...


Tough day on Waipahi – but it all helps for research

IMG 1624 3

Otago Fish & Game is collecting otoliths (ear bones) from competitions like the historic Waipahi Gold Medal to continue research into where brown trout spend their lives in the lower...

Read more about 'Tough day on Waipahi – but it all helps for research'...


Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 2 November 2023

IMG 0364

Pictured: Angus Borrell does battle with a feisty rainbow trout during opening day on one of Otago’s Designated Waters. Credit: Grant Bessit.

Read more about 'Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 2 November 2023'...


Fish & Game sets out hunting and fishing manifesto for new Government

2208FGCampaignMonitorEDMHeaders600pixAug22 Jess 231 9900000000079e3c2

Fish & Game New Zealand has outlined a series of priorities for the new Government to consider as part of a hunting and fishing manifesto.

Read more about 'Fish & Game sets out hunting and fishing manifesto for new Government'...


Manifesto Fish & Game

2208FGCampaignMonitorEDMHeaders600pixAug22 Jess 231 9900000000079e3c

Our vision is a New Zealand where freshwater habitats and species flourish, where hunting and fishing traditions thrive and all Kiwis enjoy access to sustainable wild fish and game resources.

Read more about 'Manifesto Fish & Game'...


Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 26 October 2023

high country will horsley

With heavy snow and strong wind warning forecasts in place adverse weather is set to batter the region on Friday, so expect many of our rivers to be stirred up...

Read more about 'Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 26 October 2023'...


Weekly Fishing report For Central South Island and North Canterbury

WFR2324.14 The Tekapo Canal at its best on Labour Weekend 2023 Photo by Rhys Adams

The Tekapo / Takapō Canal was the top spot to be on Labour Weekend.

Read more about 'Weekly Fishing report For Central South Island and North Canterbury'...


Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 19 October 2023

imagejpeg 0

Many rivers are clearing and fishing conditions look excellent this long weekend thanks to calm weather for the past couple of days.

Read more about 'Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 19 October 2023'...


Stars Align For Anglers This Long Weekend

FGNZ5009B

Labour Weekend holiday makers are being encouraged to make the most of the fine weather forecast and target some trout after a wet start to the freshwater fishing season.

Read more about 'Stars Align For Anglers This Long Weekend '...


Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 12 October 2023

cover hadley mcelrea

Calm weather has allowed many of the rivers and lakes to clear the last of suspended sediment from recent flooding.

Read more about 'Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 12 October 2023'...


2023 Otago Soft Bait Clinics

2023 SOFT BAIT CLINICS resized

Want to learn how to catch more trout, salmon and perch using soft baits?

Read more about '2023 Otago Soft Bait Clinics'...


Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 5 October 2023

Tim johnson at poolburn2

Dry conditions this week have allowed for some of region’s rivers to return to lower flows and a more fishable state.

Read more about 'Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 5 October 2023'...