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Fishing News > September 2008
Prospects for the Opening of the Season in Otago
Although Otago has had a long with long winter it has been free of damaging flood events but enough high water to clear out local rivers and streams. High country lake tributaries open on 1st November which is something to look forward to but there are plenty of inland rivers opening on 1st of October including the Taieri, Manuherikia, and Pomahaka. With a bit of settled weather between now and then the fishing should be excellent although they have been up and down in recent weeks.
Strong winds and rain have left some of the inland reservoirs discoloured but water levels have come up. Lakes Wanaka and Wakatipu are full but Lake Hawea is well down in level. Boat anglers in Central and the Lakes area usually appear in numbers over the school holidays with some fine weather. Lake Dunstan’s Clutha arm is always a safe bet
The Lower Clutha has been fishing well recently and should continue to do so with the whitebait running. South and west Otago waters have been a bit discoloured as well but should settle down for the opening. Coastal tributaries including the Shag and Waikouaiti are in good order but the Taieri is discoloured from recent rains at least in the lower catchment.
Nevis Submissions Deadline 3rd October
Submissions on Fish and Game’s application for an amendment to the Kawarau River Water Conservation Order, to prohibit dams on the Nevis River and fully recognize its outstanding values, close on Friday 3rd October 2008. Do your bit to protect the river by submitting in support of the amendment or tell a friend to get writing! Getting the paperwork done before the 1st of October makes sense and submissions can be made by email. For more information go to www.savethenevis.co.nz and make submissions to:
Special Tribunal – Kawarau River Water Conservation Order
c/- Alex Miller, Ministry for the Environment,
PO Box 10362,
Wellington 6143
alex.miller@mfe.govt.nz
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