Fishing News & Events
Central South Island Soft Bait Clinic 2025 - Free
Want to learn how to fish with soft baits effectively? Join Central South Island Fish & Game and Lance Gill from Okuma for our free weekend clinic.
- Central South Island
- 30/06/2025
New research shows freshwater angling boosts economy and wellbeing
Freshwater angling is not only popular among Kiwis and international visitors, but a major contributor to New Zealand’s economy and public wellbeing, according to new research.
- 20/06/2025
- Maggie Tait
New Junior Fin & Feather Club
By establishing "Feather & Fin Juniors," we aim to create a nurturing environment where young enthusiasts can safely explore and develop their interests in fishing and gamebird hunting, fostering a…
- Hawke's Bay
- 14/05/2025
- Hawkes Bay
Improved angler compliance at the Mackenzie hydro canals
Central South Island Fish & Game Council is highlighting improved angling compliance at the Mackenzie Basin hydro canal fishery.
- Central South Island
- 16/04/2025
School Holiday Schedule
Check out what we have lined up in the school holidays!
- Hawke's Bay
- 2/04/2025
- Hawkes Bay
Fish & Game to poacher: we have your spear
If you lost a fishing spearhead in the Water of Leith this week, Fish & Game has it and would like to talk to you.
- Otago
- 2/04/2025
- Bruce Quirey
2025 North Canterbury Rangers Competition
Come and celebrate the end of the sea-run salmon season with Fish & Game Staff, Honorary Rangers and fellow anglers at the 2025 Rangers Competition!
- North Canterbury
- 31/03/2025
- Jackson Meecham
Crystal-clear waters yield valuable fish data
Otago Fish & Game has wrapped up its drift-diving programme helping to monitor fish populations in high-country fisheries for the 2024-25 season.
- Otago
- 20/03/2025
- Bruce Quirey
Triennial Review of Central South Island Region’s Sports Fishing Regulations
The Central South Island Fish and Game Council (CSIFGC) is seeking feedback on eleven proposed changes to the sports fishing regulations across a range of its regional fisheries as part…
- Central South Island
- 19/03/2025
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