Fishing News & Events

2026 Take A Kid Fishing

Archie Senelale loves fishing. He also loves eating fish.

Fishing Events
Otago
20/07/2026

2026 Adult beginner fishing classes resized

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.