Regional Fishing Reports

WFR2627.11 Finn Stevens with the first trout he’s caught using his own self tied fly.
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 15 October 2026

Finns First Trout on Self-Tied Fly Local angler Finn Stevens sent in this report from the weekend.

  • Central South Island
  • 15/10/2026
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 15 October 2026

Sunday's The Day To Head Out A complex weather system looks set to plunge us back into winter-like conditions over the next few days before clearing as we head into Saturday.…

  • Taranaki Wellington
  • 15/10/2026
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 15 October 2026

Promising prospects for the weekend New Zealand field hockey player and Maniototo farmer Tessa Jopp and her daughter Isabel Blakely (3)  check out the yearling rainbow trout about to be released…

  • Otago
  • 15/10/2026
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 8 October 2026

Good compliance on Opening Day Otago Fish & Game rangers were out across the region on Opening Day, carrying out more than 90 checks and finding 100 percent compliance among anglers…

  • Otago
  • 8/10/2026
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North Canterbury Fishing Report - 8th October 2026

A Cracking Start to the Season Image Above: Lake Roto Kohatu a close to Christchurch family put and take fishery is open until the end of this month.

  • North Canterbury
  • 8/10/2026
  • Jackson Meecham
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 8 October 2026

Season Off To Cracking Start! The season is off to a flying start with stunning weather and some spectacular fish being caught right across the lower North Island.

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 8/10/2026
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Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 8 October 2026

Low Country Rivers and Lakes off to a Productive Start this Season!

  • Central South Island
  • 8/10/2026
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Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 2 October 2026

Happy Anglers on the Water as the New Fishing Season Opened on October 1st Fish & Game Officers were active across our low country fisheries on Opening day and checked in…

  • Central South Island
  • 2/10/2026
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 1 October 2026

And … we’re off for the 2026-27 season! The new fishing season is under way today, October 1, with plenty of options for anglers across Otago.

  • Otago
  • 1/10/2026
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 30 September 2026

Perfect Conditions For Season Start!

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 30/09/2026
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