Regional Fishing Reports

Otago

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 30 October 2025

High Country Fisheries Open This Weekend There’s nothing like a massive spring snowfall the week before the high country opens to remind everyone to pack an extra pair of thermals for…

  • Otago
  • 30/10/2025
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 16 October 2025

Wind, Rain, Repeat With another weekend of windy and wet spring weather forecast, finding shelter will be key to enjoying your fishing.

  • Otago
  • 16/10/2025
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Callum Pommy
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 9 October 2025

Escaping the wind and rain Callum Kyle with a thumper brown trout plucked out of some clear water before the rain last weekend.

  • Otago
  • 9/10/2025
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 2 October 2025

Nice day for a white ‘wetting’ What a difference a few days make!

  • Otago
  • 2/10/2025
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Jeff Briggs Dart
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 25 September 2025

Rods at the Ready The wait is nearly over — the 2025/26 fishing season kicks off on Wednesday, October 1!

  • Otago
  • 25/09/2025
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Marty Rainbow Hunter
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 24 April 2025

ANZAC edition This week marks the final edition of the Otago Weekly Fishing Report for the 2024–2025 season.

  • Otago
  • 24/04/2025
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 17 April 2025

Unwind over the holidays Easter, ANZAC and school holidays are the ideal time to get out fishing with family and friends over the next 10 days.

  • Otago
  • 17/04/2025
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Will Cropped Verison
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 10 April 2025

Calm and cool conditions Snow on the hills, morning frosts, rising river flows, and calm weather—winter feels just around the corner.

  • Otago
  • 10/04/2025
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 3 April 2025

Fish & Game to poacher: we have your spear This is a great time of year for legal anglers to pursue trout in prime condition in lower reaches before spawning upriver.…

  • Otago
  • 3/04/2025
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 27 March 2025

Making the most of day off school It was great to see several junior anglers out and about on the Taieri River during a day off school for the Otago Anniversary…

  • Otago
  • 27/03/2025
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