Reel Life
Southland
Reel Life April 2021
Drift diving resultsFish & Game staff conducted drift dives on the upper Mataura, upper Oreti and lower Mararoa rivers during the month of March with some mixed results.
- Southland
- 15/04/2021
Reel Life February 2021
A River For Beginner AnglersOver the last few months, as rangers have been out talking with anglers, they have noticed lots of new anglers having a go at trout fishing.
- Southland
- 17/02/2021
Reel Life January 2021
Where do trout live? The answer to this question is fairly obvious. . . in the river!
- Southland
- 20/01/2021
- Richie Cosgrove
Reel Life December 2020
10 Quickfire Summer Break Fishing TipsTip 1 – Target the tidal areas The tidal areas of our main rivers are currently fishing very well.
- Southland
- 16/12/2020
- Richie Cosgrove
Reel Life November 2020
Explore the Mid-Oreti this monthThe mid-reaches of the Oreti River between Benmore and Castle Rock is a fantastic stretch of river and one of my personal favourites.
- Southland
- 17/11/2020
- Richie Cosgrove
Reel Life October 2020
Early season updateDuring the first week of the season, some Southland rivers were a bit too high for fishing.
- Southland
- 20/10/2020
- Richie Cosgrove
Reel Life September 2020
It's time to go trout fishing! The 20/21 sports fishing season is almost upon us and this season is not one to be missed.
- Southland
- 18/09/2020
- Richie Cosgrove
Reel Life August 2020
The new fishing season is only five weekends away and your new season fishing licence will unlock the full fishing potential of New Zealand for you to explore.
- Southland
- 28/08/2020
- Richie Cosgrove
Reel Life February 2020
Mouse Fishing - make your own mouse lureFishing at night with mouse lures continues to be highly effective in many areas around Southland where beech forest is present – Lake…
- Southland
- 4/02/2020