Fishing News & Events
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Club and community events keep kids keen
Pictured: Charlie Baumgren (10), with mum and dad Jenny and Nick, was grinning from ear to ear after catching this 2. 5kg rainbow trout near Wānaka.
- Otago
- 28/11/2023
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Fish & Game New Zealand backs action on wake boats in Waikato
Fish & Game New Zealand is welcoming restrictions on wake boats in the Waikato region to prevent the spread of the invasive gold clam.
- 23/11/2023
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Canal angler convicted and fined
Central South Island Fish & Game have successfully prosecuted an angler who flouted the law while fishing at the Pūkaki Canal near Twizel in May 2023.
- Central South Island
- 22/11/2023
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Bait Fishing Basics
By Cohen Stewart Trout fishing can be quite challenging, particularly for those who are new to the pursuit.
- 21/11/2023
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Anglers Doing Their Bit
By Jacob Lucas A spade crunches into the earth, out goes some soil, in goes a tree.
- 21/11/2023
Angling for Wellbeing
“How are you?” Three words guaranteed to be on the lips of many anglers at the start of their next fishing trip.
- 21/11/2023
Fishing for the Cost-Conscious
By Paul Stenning As a keen trout fisherman, I had looked forward to this stage of my life.
- 21/11/2023
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Women Embrace FRESHWATER ANGLING In Aotearoa New Zealand
By Leigh Johnson and Rachel McNae Freshwater angling is witnessing a palpable change in New Zealand that amplifies women's voices and presence on our stunning lakes and riverbanks.
- 21/11/2023
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Canal fishing trip for three friends attracts nine convictions and thousands in fines
Three Ashburton friends have been processed through the courts after Fish & Game rangers detected them committing multiple offences during a fishing trip to the Mackenzie hydro canals during Labour…
- North Canterbury Central South Island
- 16/11/2023
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Family gears up for adventure after fishing clinic
Pictured: Mark Brabant and son Jai (12) try their hands at soft bait fishing at the Manuherekia River mouth at Alexandra on Wednesday.
- Otago
- 10/11/2023