Regional Fishing Reports

Otago

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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 28 September 2023

Wild wet start to the season Expect most Otago rivers to be still carrying significant colour after record rainfall battered the lower South Island last week.

  • Otago
  • 28/09/2023
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 27 April 2023

Above: Seven novice female fly anglers and seven fishing guides threw everything they could at trout during the Casting for Recovery weekend retreat at Makarora.

  • Otago
  • 27/04/2023
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 20 April 2023

Above: Daniel Natta with an excellent conditioned brown trout from the Owaka River. Credit: Robbie Natta.

  • Otago
  • 20/04/2023
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 13 April 2023

Pictured above: Jack Hadland with a lovely Waipori River brown trout that could not resist a soft bait worked along the edges of the raupō. Credit: Ian Hadland.

  • Otago
  • 13/04/2023
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 06 April 2023

Easter Plans?

  • Otago
  • 8/04/2023
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 30 March 2023

Be prepared to change it upFollowing the recent southerly blast that swept through the region, providing an early preview of the upcoming winter conditions, anglers may be pleased to know…

  • Otago
  • 30/03/2023
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 16 March 2023

Long Weekend Plans? With multiple snow dustings over the Central Otago hills the change of season is truly being felt.

  • Otago
  • 16/03/2023
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 9 March 2023

Changing seasons Cooler overnight lows and shorter days are bringing on the mayfly hatches, while rain showers through the week provided a welcome refresh for many low rivers.

  • Otago
  • 9/03/2023
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 2 March 2023

Weekend Refresh for the RiversWeekend rain across the region may hamper some plans, however, it will provide another well needed boost for our rivers.

  • Otago
  • 2/03/2023
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 23 February 2023

Welcome rain across the region! Above: Angus Borrell of Wānaka stalking cruising brown trout in the shallows of Poolburn. Photo: Louella Donaldson.

  • Otago
  • 23/02/2023
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