Regional Fishing Reports

Otago

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 5 November 2026

Shelter key to success in high-country opening The opening of Otago’s high-country season on Sunday saw strong winds sweep across the region, with exposed rivers bearing the brunt.

  • Otago
  • 5/11/2026
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 29 October 2026

High-country fisheries open on Sunday Otago’s high-country fishing season opens this Sunday, November 1, giving anglers access to a wide range of rivers, streams and small lakes across the region’s backcountry.…

  • Otago
  • 29/10/2026
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 22 October 2026

Fishing’s looking up Enjoy the good fishing conditions this Labour Weekend before heavy rain arrives on Monday.

  • Otago
  • 22/10/2026
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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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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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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 24 September 2026

Fishing set to kick off  Welcome to the first Otago Weekly Fishing Report for the 2026-27 season.

  • Otago
  • 24/09/2026
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 30 April 2026

Final edition for 2025/26 season This week marks the final edition of the Otago Weekly Fishing Report for the 2025–2026 season.

  • Otago
  • 30/04/2026
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 23 April 2026

Opportunity’s aplenty this ANZAC weekend With an excellent weather forecast for the upcoming long weekend, it’s a great opportunity to target rivers set to close on April 30.

  • Otago
  • 23/04/2026
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 16 April 2026

Wind, rain, waders A fresh dusting of snow on the Central Otago hills this week signals winter is approaching, but there is still excellent fishing to be had before the end…

  • Otago
  • 16/04/2026
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