Freshwater Anglers Study Results Released

This report details angler’s expectations and experiences of the 2023/24 season across the five main river systems in Hawke’s Bay. The season followed extensive flood damage caused by sub-tropical Cyclone Gabrielle in February of 2023.

The report is structured to present key points from the research in a readable format, while containing enough technical detail to allow others to build on this work, should they choose to do so.
The executive summary is followed by an introduction, survey design, and results. A separate results summary section has been included as a ‘quick guide.’

The final sections include a discussion followed by a list of conclusions and recommendations.

Hawkes Bay Fish & Game Council would like to thank Dr Humphrey Walker of Vision Thinking for his work in compiling this study. This work will assist Fish & Game's response to anglers in the future following future flood events.