Regional Fishing Reports

WFR2425 18 Monty Kendall with his first freshwater fish 2.5lb Brown trout from Ohau B canal
Central South Island Weekly fishing report - 24 October 2024

Aspiring Angler Lands First Ever Freshwater Fish Eight-year-old Monty Kendall recently caught his first freshwater fish—a 2. 5lb brown trout—while fishing at the canals with his family.

  • Central South Island
  • 24/10/2024
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 24 October 2024

Plan Around the Weather  A pesky front moving in from the Tasman arrives later on Saturday in attempt to blow long weekend party plans, however, not all parts of the Wellington…

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 24/10/2024
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North Canterbury Weekly Fishing Report - 24th October 2024

Around the region With labour weekend on the horizon, it might be your first opportunity to get some good fishing in for the 24/25 season.

  • North Canterbury
  • 24/10/2024
  • Jackson Meecham
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Otago weekly fishing report - 24 October 2024

Return of the rain Significant rainfall is forecast across the entire Otago Region this Labour Weekend, which is likely to cause many rivers to rise and become discoloured—similar to conditions seen…

  • Otago
  • 24/10/2024
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North Canterbury Weekly Fishing Report - 17th October 2024

Planning the weekend ahead With the weekend just around the corner and favourable weather and river conditions, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy some fishing! Lowland and foothill streams…

  • North Canterbury
  • 17/10/2024
  • Jackson Meecham
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Central South Island Weekly fishing report - 17 October 2024

River Clarity and Flow Ideal for Sight Fishing Conor from Central South Outfitters NZ, along with clients Ben and Charlie enjoyed a great day fishing the Ōpihi Catchment on Monday.

  • Central South Island
  • 17/10/2024
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Otago weekly fishing report - 17 October 2024

Things are looking up A week of cool overnight temperatures and minimal rain has worked wonders for many coastal and lowland streams, bringing them back to a fishable state.

  • Otago
  • 17/10/2024
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 17 October 2024

Another Great Weather Window This Weekend The weather looks set to be superb again for anglers across both regions this weekend.

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 17/10/2024
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WFR2425.10 Robert Hopkins with a 20.5 pound rainbow trout from the canals
Central South Island Weekly fishing report - 10 October 2024

Recreational Fishing Nets Big Gains for Region   Hydro Canal Fishery Contributes $13. 6 Million to Mackenzie Basin Economy.

  • Central South Island
  • 10/10/2024
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 10 October 2024

Great Run of Weekend Weather Continues The golden run of weekend weather continues across the Wellington and Taranaki Fish & Game regions! We don't often get consistently sunny skies and fishable rivers…

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 10/10/2024
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