Fishing News & Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2023 Twizel Kids Salmon Fishing Day
Organised by Central South Island Fish & Game.
- Central South Island Events
- 3/10/2023

Super Sunday Season Opening For Anglers
It was a "Super Sunday Season Opening Day" for anglers nationwide when the new fishing season opened today(Sunday, October 1).
- 1/10/2023