Regional Fishing Reports
Otago
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 19 February 2026
Late-summer buzz brings action The weather is keeping anglers on their toes this week, with windy spells punctuated by fresh rain and shifting river levels.
- Otago
- 19/02/2026
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 12 February 2026
Drifting the Drop off Waitangi weekend delivered some excellent weather across the region, it’s no surprise that anglers reported fantastic catches from Poolburn Dam to the Upper Lakes and along the…
- Otago
- 12/02/2026
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 05 February 2026
Options aplenty this Waitangi Weekend Cole Briggs with a brown trout caught patrolling the weed edges on Lake Dunstan. Photo: Mason Court.
- Otago
- 5/02/2026
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 29 January 2026
Lake evening sessions paying off Making the most of the long daylight hours and semi-settled weather has been key for many anglers, none more so than Jordan Mace and his partner…
- Otago
- 29/01/2026
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 8 January 2026
Lakes and rivers firing as rangers active over summer Our staff and voluntary rangers have been active across the region throughout summer, maintaining a strong presence both on the water and…
- Otago
- 8/01/2026
Otago Weekly Fishing Report -18 December 2025
Merry Christmas and tight lines Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Otago Fish & Game team!
- Otago
- 18/12/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 11 December 2025
Making hay while the sun shines Early summer has been behaving much like spring, with rain appearing right in the middle of what should be calm, settled spells.
- Otago
- 11/12/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 4 December 2025
Angler on point with new skills Small changes in technique can make a big difference to success, and Graeme Collins’ story is a great example.
- Otago
- 4/12/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 27 November 2025
Switching it Up Switching up techniques often provides results, and that was certainly the case for young angler Jesse Johnston last Friday on Lake Dunstan.
- Otago
- 27/11/2025