Fishing News & Events
New gate open-and-shut case for improved access
Anglers now have a safer, year-round access to a popular fishing spot on the lower Taieri River thanks to the goodwill and cooperation of Otago Fish & Game and a…
- Otago
- 15/07/2025
Children's fish-out days, Ngongotaha trout hatchery, Rotorua
Children aged from 6 to 14 years-old will be able to catch a rainbow trout at the hatchery’s specially designed fish-out pond.
- Eastern Events
- 4/07/2025
Central South Island Soft Bait Clinic 2025 - Free
Want to learn how to fish with soft baits effectively? Join Central South Island Fish & Game and Lance Gill from Okuma for our free weekend clinic.
- Central South Island
- 30/06/2025
New research shows freshwater angling boosts economy and wellbeing
Freshwater angling is not only popular among Kiwis and international visitors, but a major contributor to New Zealand’s economy and public wellbeing, according to new research.
- 20/06/2025
- Maggie Tait
New Junior Fin & Feather Club
By establishing "Feather & Fin Juniors," we aim to create a nurturing environment where young enthusiasts can safely explore and develop their interests in fishing and gamebird hunting, fostering a…
- Hawke's Bay
- 14/05/2025
- Hawkes Bay
Improved angler compliance at the Mackenzie hydro canals
Central South Island Fish & Game Council is highlighting improved angling compliance at the Mackenzie Basin hydro canal fishery.
- Central South Island
- 16/04/2025
School Holiday Schedule
Check out what we have lined up in the school holidays!
- Hawke's Bay
- 2/04/2025
- Hawkes Bay
Fish & Game to poacher: we have your spear
If you lost a fishing spearhead in the Water of Leith this week, Fish & Game has it and would like to talk to you.
- Otago
- 2/04/2025
- Bruce Quirey
2025 North Canterbury Rangers Competition
Come and celebrate the end of the sea-run salmon season with Fish & Game Staff, Honorary Rangers and fellow anglers at the 2025 Rangers Competition!
- North Canterbury
- 31/03/2025
- Jackson Meecham
Crystal-clear waters yield valuable fish data
Otago Fish & Game has wrapped up its drift-diving programme helping to monitor fish populations in high-country fisheries for the 2024-25 season.
- Otago
- 20/03/2025
- Bruce Quirey