News - Tagged with Fishing

Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 7 December 2023

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.

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Fishing Posted 3 days ago by Default Admin

Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 30 November 2023

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...

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 10 days ago by Default Admin

Club and community events keep kids keen

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.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 12 days ago by Bruce Quirey

Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 23 November 2023

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...

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Fishing Posted 17 days ago by Default Admin

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

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

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Fishing Posted 17 days ago by Maggie Tait

Canal angler convicted and fined

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.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 18 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Otago Weekly Fishing Report 16 November 2023

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.

Posted in Weekly Report, Fishing; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 24 days ago by Default Admin

Family gears up for adventure after fishing clinic

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.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Posted 30 days ago by Bruce Quirey

Otago Weekly Fishing Report 9 November 2023

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

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Fishing Posted 31 days ago by Default Admin

Tough day on Waipahi – but it all helps for research

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...

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fresh Water Fishing Posted 34 days ago by Bruce Quirey

Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 2 November 2023

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

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 38 days ago by Default Admin

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

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

Posted in Fishing, Hunting, National; Tagged Fishing Hunting Posted 38 days ago

Manifesto Fish & Game

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.

Posted in Fishing, Hunting, Environment, National; Tagged Fishing Hunting Posted 39 days ago

Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 26 October 2023

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...

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 45 days ago by Default Admin

Weekly Fishing report For Central South Island and North Canterbury

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

Posted in Fishing, weekly hunting; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 45 days ago by Richie Cosgrove

Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 19 October 2023

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

Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Weekly Fishing Report Fishing Posted 52 days ago by Default Admin

Stars Align For Anglers This Long Weekend

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.

Posted in Fishing; Tagged Fishing Fresh Water Posted 53 days ago by Maggie Tait