List of upcoming fishing events throughout New Zealand.

Please find a list of events below:

31

Otago

Want to learn how to spin-fish for trout, salmon and perch?

Otago Fish & Game will be running free adult beginner fishing classes in Mosgiel, Cromwell and Wānaka before the opening of the 2026/2027 fishing season.

Each participant will attend one evening theory class and a day-time practical fishing session.

Topics will include freshwater sports fish species, legal methods, rods, lures, bait, knots, where to go fishing, licences, regulations, and more. 

  • Registration is essential. Please enroll before 27 August 2026.
  • Maximum of 12 people per theory class.
  • Adult classes are for ages 18 and above, giving you the skills to teach our tamariki.

Note: Please register for only ONE theory class.

 

THEORY CLASSES 6.30PM - 8.30PM

MOSGIEL: 

  • Otago Fish & Game Council office, 5 Hazlett Rd
  • Monday 31 August - Theory Class 1
  • Tuesday 1 September - Theory Class 2
  • Wednesday 2 September - Theory Class 3
  • Thursday 3 September - Theory Class 4 - Women only
  • SELECT HERE TO REGISTER for Mosgiel
  • Contact: [email protected]

 

CROMWELL: 

 

WĀNAKA: 

 

PRACTICAL FISHING SESSIONS
  • Saturday 5 September 
  • Cromwell: 10am-noon
  • Dunedin: 1pm-2.30pm

Field trip participants must first attend a theory class.

Spin rods and lures provided or bring your own.

 Dunedin

1-5

Otago

Adult Beginner Fishing Classes

Otago Fish & Game will be running free adult beginner fishing classes in Mosgiel, Cromwell and Wānaka before the opening of the 2026/2027 fishing season.

Each participant will attend one evening theory class and a day-time practical fishing session.

Topics will include freshwater sports fish species, legal methods, rods, lures, bait, knots, where to go fishing, licences, regulations, and more. 

  • Registration is essential. Please enroll before 27 August 2026.
  • Maximum of 12 people per theory class.
  • Adult classes are for ages 18 and above, giving you the skills to teach our tamariki.

Note: Please register for only ONE theory class.

 

THEORY CLASSES 6.30PM - 8.30PM

MOSGIEL: 

  • Otago Fish & Game Council office, 5 Hazlett Rd
  • Monday 31 August - Theory Class 1
  • Tuesday 1 September - Theory Class 2
  • Wednesday 2 September - Theory Class 3
  • Thursday 3 September - Theory Class 4 - Women only
  • SELECT HERE TO REGISTER for Mosgiel
  • Contact: [email protected]

 

CROMWELL: 

 

WĀNAKA: 

 

PRACTICAL FISHING SESSIONS

  • Saturday 5 September 
  • Cromwell: 10am-noon
  • Dunedin: 1pm-2.30pm

Field trip participants must first attend a theory class.

Spin rods and lures provided or bring your own.

Dunedin, Cromwell and Wanaka

6

Eastern

Children’s Fishing, Ngongotaha hatchery - event full

Contact [email protected]

 

Ngongotaha

19-20, 26-27

Otago

2026 TAKE A KID FISHING

This is a free family event run by Otago Fish & Game, giving young people aged 17 and under the chance to catch a rainbow trout at Southern Reservoir in Dunedin.

  • 10am - noon.
  • September 19–20 and 26–27.

The reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout from the Macraes hatchery, making it an ideal place for beginners. Experienced volunteers will be on hand to help cast lures, untangle lines, land fish and clean your catch. A limited number of fishing rods and lures will be available to borrow, and a sausage sizzle and coffee cart will be on site.

Children may register for one day only. Registration is essential. Visit the Take A Kid Fishing page on the Fish & Game website to book.

SELECT HERE TO REGISTER and follow the links.

 

Dunedin

 

9 - 11

Auckland

Cast & Connect Turangi – Social Fishing Weekend 

Turangi

11

Eastern

Children’s Fishing, Ngongotaha hatchery, Bookings essential. Contact [email protected]

Ngongotaha

17

Northland

Fish Tuition Day Event

Want to get hooked on fishing for trout?
Come to a free event hosted by Northland Fish & Game and learn how to catch trout in our stocked reservoirs.

Saturday 17th October 2026, 9am

Register your attendance via [email protected] and go in the draw to win ‘The Fish & Game Cookbook’

Limited fishing equipment available so bring your own gear if you have it. Complimentary special fishing licences available on the day.

Whau Valley Dam. Whangarei

1

Eastern

Children’s Fishing, Ngongotaha hatchery, Bookings essential. Contact [email protected]

 Ngongotaha

13 - 15

Auckland

WoTF NZ Annual Workshop

Turangi