Fishing News & Events

Staying Safe on our Rivers Workshop

Spending time on our rivers, either fishing or gamebird hunting, offers a unique blend of relaxation, physical activity, and connection with nature that’s great for both body and mind.

Hawke's Bay
3/03/2025
Hawkes Bay

Hundreds of stranded trout relocated to lakes

Otago Fish & Game staff successfully relocated more than 500 trout from a stranded pool in the Lindis River in Central Otago this week after being alerted by a concerned…

Otago
28/02/2025

Otago Fish & Game asks anglers for heads up over elusive salmon

Freshwater anglers are being asked to keep the heads of any elusive sea-run salmon caught from the Clutha River/Mata-Au below the Roxburgh dam.

Otago
21/02/2025

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

Beginner Fly Fishing Courses

Get Hooked on Fly Fishing! Want to master the art of casting without tangling yourself in knots? Or maybe you're just keen to catch the big one?

Hawke's Bay
11/02/2025
Hawkes Bay

Anglers praised for outstanding compliance

Otago Fish & Game is congratulating anglers across the region for their exceptional compliance with fishing regulations during the summer season.

Otago
14/01/2025

250114 World Wetlands Day website image v2

Family fun event showcases Wānaka urban wetland

Otago Conservation Freshwater
14/01/2025

Nancy concentrates as she practices casting at Otaki River during a Women on the Fly class.

South Canterbury women's event - 26th January

Introduction to Fly Fishing Calling All Women Interested in Fly Fishing!

14/01/2025
Roslyn Simmonds

Lower Clutha/Mata-Au putting food on the table for anglers

Almost a quarter of freshwater sports fish caught in the lower Clutha River/Mata-Au have been kept for the table, a year-long survey shows.

Fishing
Otago
24/12/2024

Southland Women's Fly Fishing Sessions

Discover the Joy of Fly Fishing in Southland! Join Southland Fish & Game NZ and the NZ Fly Fishing Academy for an empowering and enjoyable Women’s Fly Fishing Session!