Fishing News & Events
Otago
2026 Otago Soft Bait Fishing Clinics
Practical tips and techniques for anglers of all experience levels. Want to catch more trout, salmon and perch?
- Fishing
- Otago
- 13/10/2026
Women encouraged to give freshwater fishing a go this season
Women who have been thinking about giving freshwater fishing a go are being encouraged to get out on the water when the new season opens this Thursday, October 1.
- Fishing
- Otago
- 29/09/2026
Great day for young anglers
Opening day of Otago Fish & Game’s Take A Kid Fishing programme produced one of the most memorable days of fishing in its 16-year history at Southern Reservoir.
- Fishing
- Otago
- 21/09/2026
2026 Take A Kid Fishing
Archie Senelale loves fishing. He also loves eating fish.
- Fishing Events
- Otago
- 20/07/2026
2026 Otago Adult Beginner Fishing Classes
Want to learn how to spin-fish for trout, salmon and perch?
- Fishing Events
- Otago
- 13/07/2026
Mystery of Wānaka's 'missing' salmon takes another step towards being solved
A hidden spawning stream high in the Upper Clutha catchment has revealed another secret.
- Fishing
- Otago
- 9/07/2026
River users urged to tread carefully as Fish & Game monitors trout and salmon spawning
River users are being urged to watch where they walk this winter, as Otago Fish & Game carries out annual monitoring of spawning trout and salmon across the region.
- Fishing
- Otago
- 23/06/2026
New fishing access points open on Catlins River
Anglers have easier access to the upper Catlins River with the establishment of five new public fishing access points.
- Fishing
- Otago
- 7/01/2026
Fishing gear seized as rangers patrol Otago lakes
Three anglers received offences notices and had fishing gear seized by Otago Fish & Game rangers on Lake Dunstan on December 29.
- Fishing
- Otago
- 6/01/2026
Creel survey to monitor Lake Dunstan fishery health
If you meet a ranger while fishing on Lake Dunstan this season, don't be surprised if you get asked some extra questions — all in the name of fisheries management.
- Fishing
- Otago
- 18/12/2025