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Reel Life April 2025 - Northland

Conditions Update The drought in Northland has broken with two weather systems bringing rain to the region in April.

Northland
22/04/2025

Reel Life March 2025 - Northland

Conditions Update Another prolonged dry spell has seen Northland move into drought conditions.

Northland
21/03/2025

Reel Life February 2025 - Northland

Reservoir update Lake Manuwai has been producing some good fishing at the moment.

Northland
18/02/2025

Reel Life January 2025 - Northland

River and stream update Rainfall has been at historically low levels for the last year, this has led to the rivers also running low.

Northland
21/01/2025

Reel Life December 2024 - Northland

A limit of plump trout taken from Whau Valley Dam recently River and stream update The rivers and streams of the region have been hard fishing in low, clear water.

Northland
19/12/2024

Reel Life November 2024 - Northland

2lb Rainbow caught in the head waters of the Kaihu River. River and stream update River levels are low for this time of year. Water clarity is good.

Northland
20/11/2024

Reel Life October 2024 - Northland

Whau Valley trout fishing day For a few hardy fishers a wet and windy morning did not deter them venturing out with the Northland Fish and Game team for the Whau…

Northland
21/10/2024

Reel Life September 2024 - Northland

Whau Valley trout fishing day Come up to the Whau Valley dam on Saturday 5th October and learn from the Northland Fish and Game team on how to catch trout in…