Fishing News & Events
Illegal fishing method discovered
Fish & Game Rangers have become alerted to an illegal fishing rig being used at the Mackenzie Basin Hydro Canals.
- 11/07/2019
- Richie Cosgrove
Salmon crisis prompts rule changes
Faced with continual decline in the sea run salmon fishery, the two Canterbury Fish & Game regions have voted this week to align most of their salmon regulations.
- 21/06/2019
- Richie Cosgrove
Salmon escape prompts Fish & Game crackdown
Fish & Game Rangers from the Central South Island region are patrolling the Ohau C canal system near Twizel in force after an unexpected escape of over 2,000 salmon this…
- 14/06/2019
- Richie Cosgrove
Biosecurity Alert for Lake Namunamu
Hornwort has recently been discovered in the lake. Hornwort has the potential to significantly reduce the value of the lake to fishers and other lake users.
- Taranaki
- 13/05/2019
- Richie Cosgrove
Fish & Game’s ‘offbeat’ school holiday entertainment
Auckland/Waikato Fish & Game staff are preparing to deliver some “wild” school holiday entertainment at Lake Pupuke next week.
- 8/04/2019
Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island- 04-04-19
Habitat enhancement is part our job here at Central South Island Fish & Game and in March we have had a couple of collaborative projects achieve some results.
- Central South Island
- 4/04/2019
- Richie Cosgrove
Have a go at trout fishing with a ‘well priced’ licence
With cooler weather now kicking in, Fish & Game says there’s plenty of opportunity for trout fishing ahead for those yet to buy a fishing licence.
- 4/04/2019
Anglers given Kaingaroa safe driving reminder
Anglers who fish the Rangitaiki River within Kaingaroa Forest, using the Ngahuinga and Kiorenui roads public access easement, have been reminded to drive carefully.
- Eastern
- 28/03/2019
Sockeye salmon create autumn spectacle
The Mackenzie Country has a new autumn tourist attraction, with a spectacular run of sockeye salmon heading up the region’s rivers to spawn.
- 26/03/2019
Angling events 2019
Events including childrens' fishing days are held by Fish & Game across New Zealand to support and encourage fishing participation. See below for current event information.
- 5/03/2019
- Richie Cosgrove