Reel Life
Southland
Reel Life November 2021
The 2021-22 season begins! Southland anglers had a great start to the season, with almost all our rivers in good condition for the opening day and weekend.
- Southland
- 19/10/2021
Reel Life October 2021
IT’S TIME TO GO TROUT FISHING! The 21/22 sports fishing season is almost upon us, and this season is not one to be missed.
- Southland
- 30/08/2021
Reel Life September 2021
I’m sure that after this most recent lockdown there are plenty of anglers who are keen to head out trout fishing to stretch their legs, clear their heads and gather…
- Southland
- 30/08/2021
Reel Life April 2021
Drift diving resultsFish & Game staff conducted drift dives on the upper Mataura, upper Oreti and lower Mararoa rivers during the month of March with some mixed results.
- Southland
- 15/04/2021
Reel Life February 2021
A River For Beginner AnglersOver the last few months, as rangers have been out talking with anglers, they have noticed lots of new anglers having a go at trout fishing.
- Southland
- 17/02/2021
Reel Life January 2021
Where do trout live? The answer to this question is fairly obvious. . . in the river!
- Southland
- 20/01/2021
- Richie Cosgrove
Reel Life December 2020
10 Quickfire Summer Break Fishing TipsTip 1 – Target the tidal areas The tidal areas of our main rivers are currently fishing very well.
- Southland
- 16/12/2020
- Richie Cosgrove
Reel Life November 2020
Explore the Mid-Oreti this monthThe mid-reaches of the Oreti River between Benmore and Castle Rock is a fantastic stretch of river and one of my personal favourites.
- Southland
- 17/11/2020
- Richie Cosgrove
Reel Life October 2020
Early season updateDuring the first week of the season, some Southland rivers were a bit too high for fishing.
- Southland
- 20/10/2020
- Richie Cosgrove