Please find a list of events below:
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4th |
Eastern |
Children’s Fishing programme |
Eastern Fish & Game property, 1130 Paradise Valley Rd, Rotorua |
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24th & 25th |
Eastern |
The FAT Trout Fishing Competition In support of the NZ Hunting, Fishing and 4x4 Expo, Eastern Fish & Game are running a Fat Trout Fishing Competition over the 24th and 25th of August 2024. Entry to the Competition is Free, as long as you’ve got a ticket for the Expo! Weigh-in is at the Expo. |
Rotorua Lakes |
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25th |
North Canterbury |
Introduction to fly fishing for women Goal: to enable women to learn about and experience the basics of fly fishing in a welcoming and supportive environment. Members of the Christchurch Fishing and Casting Club will share their knowledge, skills and passion. Max 15 participants. Contact to register: shirley_salisbury@hotmail.com |
Christchurch |
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1st |
Eastern |
Children’s Fishing programme |
Eastern Fish & Game property, 1130 Paradise Valley Rd, Rotorua |
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10th |
Otago |
Dunedin Beginner Adult Fishing Classes - Theory |
Otago Fish & Game office, corner of Hanover and Harrow streets, Dunedin. |
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11th |
Otago |
Dunedin Beginner Adult Fishing Classes - Theory |
Otago Fish & Game office, corner of Hanover and Harrow streets, Dunedin. |
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12th |
Otago |
Dunedin Beginner Adult Fishing Classes - Theory |
Otago Fish & Game office, corner of Hanover and Harrow streets, Dunedin. |
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13th |
Otago |
Cromwell Beginner Adult Fishing Class |
Cromwell Presbyterian Church, Elspeth Street |
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16th |
Otago |
Mike Weddell Fly-fishing Course |
Otago Fish & Game office, Dunedin |
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21st |
Otago |
Dunedin Take A Kid Fishing |
Southern Reservoir |
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22nd |
Otago |
Dunedin Take A Kid Fishing Select here to sign up sdixon@fishandgame.org.nz |
Southern Reservoir |
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23rd |
Otago |
Mike Weddell Fly-fishing Course |
Otago Fish & Game office, Dunedin |
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28th |
Otago |
Dunedin Take A Kid Fishing |
Southern Reservoir |
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29th |
Otago |
Dunedin Take A Kid Fishing |
Southern Reservoir |
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29th |
North Canterbury |
Take a Kid Fishing 9am -1pm for children aged 12 and under only. For more information: Take a Kid Fishing Facebook Page or takeakidfishingnz@gmail.com |
Groynes Junior Fishing Lakes |
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30th |
Otago |
Mike Weddell Fly-fishing Course |
Otago Fish & Game office, Dunedin |
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5th |
Otago |
Glenorchy Fishing Competition |
Lake Wakatipu |
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5th |
Northland |
Northland freshwater fishing information day Turn up for a morning of coaching and tuition to show anglers of all ages and abilities some of the methods and techniques that are successful in Whau Valley Dam and the other reservoir fisheries. |
Whau Valley Dam |
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6th |
Eastern |
Children’s Fishing programme |
Eastern Fish & Game property, 1130 Paradise Valley Rd, Rotorua |
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7th |
Otago |
Mike Weddell Fly-fishing Course |
Otago Fish & Game office, Dunedin |
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19th |
Taranaki |
Lake Rotomanu Family Fishing Day Contact: astancliff@fishandgame.org.nz |
Lake Rotomanu Fitzroy New Plymouth |
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25 - 27th |
Southland |
Stabicraft Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic Time: Prize giving 3pm |
Lake Te Anau, Lake Manapouri and upper Waiau River |
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26th |
Southland |
2024 Cruise Milford Take a Kid Fishing Contact: info@teanauevents.co.nz |
McGregor Pond |
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2nd |
North Canterbury |
Lake Coleridge Fishing Competition For more information: email ncevent@fishandgame.org.nz Watch the North Canterbury F&G Facebook page and Weekly fishing report for further information |
Lake Coleridge |
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2nd |
Central South Island |
2024 Kids Salmon Fishing Day Time: Register from 0830, Fishing starts 0900 Ages 4 – 11 welcome - Kids only fishing. |
Loch Cameron, Twizel |
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3rd |
Eastern |
Children’s Fishing programme |
Eastern Fish & Game property, 1130 Paradise Valley Rd, Rotorua |
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6th |
Otago |
Softbait clinics - Dunedin |
Taieri River, Henley |
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7th |
Otago |
Mike Weddell Fly-fishing Course |
Otago Fish & Game office, Dunedin |
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8 - 10th |
Eastern |
Women on The Fly NZ 2024 Workshop in Turangi |
Tongariro and Lake Taupo Anglers Club |
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13th |
Otago |
Softbait clinics - Queenstown |
Shotover/Kawarau rivers confluence, Frankton |
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24th |
Otago |
Teviot Angling Club Take A Kid Fishing Day |
Remarkables Orchard |
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24th |
Otago |
Wakatipu Anglers Club Women’s Fly-Fishing Day |
Queenstown venue TBC |
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30th |
West Coast |
Fishing Skills and Information Session Contact : Baylee Kersten bkersten@fishandgame.org.nz or 0272642805 In conjunction with the Lake Brunner fishing competition, we are running our annual skills and information event with a focus of upskilling anglers and increasing their fishing success. Inquiries regarding the Lake Brunner fishing competition should be directed to info@lakebrunner.co.nz |
Moana Boat Ramp - Lake Brunner |
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7th |
Taranaki |
Stratford kids' trout fishing day Contact astancliff@fishandgame.org.nz |
Patea River Scout Den pool, King Edward Park Stratford |
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8th |
West Coast |
Basics of Fly Fishing Course Contact: Baylee Kersten bkersten@fishandgame.org.nz or 0272642805 Teaching all the basics of fly fishing - covering everything from casting and fishing techniques to equipment/fly selection and recommended beginner fishing locations. |
Taramakau River SH6 Bridge South end Angler Access Point |
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24 Dec to 30 April |
Nelson/Marlborough |
Lake Argyle tag competition Contact: nelsonmarlborough@fishandgame.org.nz Additional info (very brief): Your chance to win some great prizes by catching one of 200 tagged fish at Lake Argyle. |
Lake Argyle |
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2nd |
Otago |
Cromwell Town & Country Club 13th Annual Fishing Competition (03) 4451169 |
Lake Dunstan Weigh-in 4pm-6pm at the club |
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4th |
Eastern |
Boat Fishing How-to, talk and demonstration. |
Eastern Fish & Game property, 1130 Paradise Valley Rd, Rotorua. |
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8th |
Otago |
Lake Hawea Family Fishing Classic |
Lake Hawea |
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15 - 16th |
Auckland/Waikato |
Arapuni Fishing Contest 6am start Saturday, Bulmers Landing, Te Awamutu Fish & Game Assn jannan@slingshot.co.nz Great event where families are welcome and free camping on site. |
Lake Arapuni |