Freshwater Fishing in the Wellington Region
The Wellington Region encompasses the area roughly from Waiouru, across to Norsewood and south to Cook Strait.
It includes four large river catchments: the Rangitikei, Manawatu, Ruamahanga, and Hutt which provide a very diverse range of opportunities for principally brown trout river fishing. The Rangitikei and Manawatu rivers have both significant brown and rainbow trout fisheries.
Local angling opportunities range from spectacular wilderness back country streams in the Kaimanawa, Ruahine, or Tararua Forest Parks to highly productive rivers on the doorstep of urban centres of Wellington, Masterton, and Palmerston North.
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Fishing Regulations
Angling regulations are updated annually. Each region has specific regulations for individual rivers and lakes within the framework of national angling...
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Fishing Locations and Access
The Wellington Region encompasses the area roughly from Waiouru, across to Norsewood and south to Cook Strait. It includes four large...
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Getting Started
In this section learn how to get started with freshwater fishing in New Zealand. It contains information on equipment, where...
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Fishing FAQ
Fishing Licence FAQs can be viewed in our general FAQ's section View FAQ's here[/wellington/about/fish-and-game-faq/general-licence-faqs/]
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Fishing Clubs
Below is a list of all fishing clubs in the Wellington Fish & Game region. *Dannevirke Fish & Game Club* Grant Trotter Top...
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River Flow & Lake Info
River flow and lake level information is invaluable when planning your fishing trip. Find out river flow and lake level information...
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NZ Fish Species
New Zealand is one of the world's great fishing countries. The country offers a variety of fish species, each providing...
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Prep. & Cook Your Catch
Fresh New Zealand fish in good condition are superb for the table. In this section we share top tips for...
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Overseas Visitors
International Visiting Anglers - New Zealand offers some of the best trout fishing in the world – hard fighting, well-conditioned...
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Fishing Resources
So you've caught a tagged trout? Please click through to the Fish & Game Region where you caught the trout by...
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