Fishing News & Events

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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
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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
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Tough day on Waipahi – but it all helps for research

Pictured: Displaying their medals and trophies at the weigh-in at Clinton at the weekend (Saturday, November 4) are (from left) Bruce McGavin (bronze), Matt Pettersson (gold) and Les Gibson (silver).

  • Fresh Water
  • 6/11/2023
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Restock, Restore, Reconnect: Cyclone Gabrielle Promotion

It's been a pretty rough year for many in Hawkes Bay so we'd like to do a little something to help bring some fun over summer, so we've joined with…

  • Hawke's Bay
  • 3/11/2023
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Stars Align For Anglers This Long Weekend

Labour Weekend holiday makers are being encouraged to make the most of the fine weather forecast and target some trout after a wet start to the freshwater fishing season.

  • 18/10/2023
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2023 Otago Soft Bait Clinics

Want to learn how to catch more trout, salmon and perch using soft baits? Join Otago Fish & Game and Lance Gill from Okuma at our FREE soft bait clinics.

  • Otago
  • 10/10/2023
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Access Point Mapping Project

New Zealand Fish & Game are undertaking a project to develop a new mapping system for regions showing access points to rivers so we would like to take the opportunity…

  • Hawke's Bay
  • 5/10/2023
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