Fishing News & Events

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Children's fish-out days, Ngongotaha trout hatchery, Rotorua

Check here for our 2026 events calendar   Next fishing event - 26th April 2026 - Please select here register.

  • Eastern Events
  • 7/04/2026
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Eastern Region Fish and Game Council Rules Review

The Eastern Fish and Game Council are reviewing the freshwater fishing regulations for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

  • Eastern
  • 19/02/2026
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Boat Fishing “How To” — Free Trout Fishing Tuition

Do the trout keep outsmarting you? Join Eastern Fish & Game for a FREE hands-on Boat Fishing “How To” talk and demonstration!

  • Eastern
  • 12/11/2025
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Lake Okataina Access Update

A new automated gate is being installed at Lake Okataina. It is currently in testing but should be up and running by February 29th.

  • Eastern
  • 12/02/2025
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Lake Okataina Update, Friday 27th September 2024

We have just received the following update, provided by the Ngati Tarawhai Iwi Trust regarding the access for the new season: Important Notice: Protecting Lake Okataina from Invasive Species To safeguard Lake…

  • Eastern
  • 27/09/2024
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Women on The Fly NZ 2024 Workshop in Turangi

The annual Women on The Fly 2024 Workshop is set for 8-10th November at TALTAC in Turangi.

  • Eastern Events
  • 15/08/2024
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The FAT Trout Fishing Competition

  August 24th and 25th inclusive – Rotorua lakes   Come and have fun fishing for FAT Trout at Rotorua – the fatter the better in fact!

  • Eastern
  • 16/07/2024
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Women's Introduction to Fly Fishing Workshop

Jill Sweeney and the Tauranga Anglers Club invite you to a **Women's Introduction to Fly Fishing Workshop**, tailored specifically for novices, beginners, and women curious about starting their fly fishing…

  • Eastern
  • 4/04/2024
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Boat Fishing How To

Eastern Fish & Game are providing a free talk and demonstration on improving trout anglers’ boat fishing skills and knowledge this summer.

  • Eastern
  • 8/12/2023
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Children Catch a Rainbow Trout!

Our ever-popular children’s fishing events are back for 2023 Children between the ages of 6 and 14 years get to catch a rainbow trout at Eastern Fish & Game’s specially built…

  • Eastern Events
  • 3/09/2023
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