Regional Fishing Reports

Otago

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 24 April 2024

ANZAC Edition/Final report for the season It looks like this year's ANZAC Day will be characterised by wet and windy conditions, which will likely cause many rivers to rise and become…

  • Otago
  • 24/04/2024
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caleb brown
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 18 April 2024

River mouth rewards Dunedin angler Caleb Marfell had a successful weekend exploring the small tributaries that flow into the upper Clutha River/Mata-au.

  • Otago
  • 18/04/2024
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 11 April 2024

Lakes calling as rain falling With substantial rainfall expected across the region before the weekend, many rivers are likely to be less than ideal for fishing.

  • Otago
  • 11/04/2024
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Hadlee brown trout upper taieri
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 4 April 2024

Taieri turning it on Anglers have been enjoying exceptional fishing along the Taieri River during the Easter period.

  • Otago
  • 4/04/2024
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Jordan rainbow dunstan
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 28 March 2024

Easter opportunities The forecast is looking favourable for fishing this Easter weekend with light winds throughout the region.

  • Otago
  • 28/03/2024
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Daniel Muir Hunter Mouth
Otago weekly fishing report - 14 March 2024

Pack away the shorts and break out the waders   A forecast cold snap and a sprinkle of rain will continue to keep many of the low flowing rivers cool over the…

  • Otago
  • 14/03/2024
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Riley Anderson Rainbow trout
Otago weekly fishing report - 7 March 2024

Something fishy about weekend weather Finally, a calm and clear weekend is forecast for most of Otago.

  • Otago
  • 7/03/2024
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Otago weekly fishing report - 29 February 2024

Beech forest beasts Some stunning fish are being caught in the beech-lined rivers of Otago’s backcountry.

  • Otago
  • 29/02/2024
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 22 February 2024

Last days of summer Heading towards autumn, cooler nights will lower water temperatures and stir up daytime fish activity.

  • Otago
  • 22/02/2024
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 15 February 2024

Making the most of the wind Wind has often plagued weekend fishing plans in Otago this season, disrupting casting, disturbing the water and otherwise being downright frustrating.

  • Otago
  • 15/02/2024
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