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Lockie Kersten hooked up in the mid reaches of the Grey River.
Reel Life March 2026 - West Coast

2026 Late‑Season Fishing Opportunities With autumn arriving and cooler temperatures setting in, April is the last month to explore some lakes and rivers for trout before they close for winter, making…

  • West Coast
  • 20/03/2026
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Lake Kaniere – stunning scenery with the opportunity to catch a variety of sport fish
Reel Life February 2026 - West Coast

Summer Fishing in Full Swing Summer is hitting its stride across the West Coast, and trout anglers are finding plenty to keep them busy.

  • West Coast
  • 20/02/2026
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Reel Life January 2026 - West Coast

Summer Conditions Holding Strong The West Coast has continued to receive regular rainfall through early summer, and this has played a major role in maintaining excellent fishing conditions across the region.…

  • West Coast
  • 21/01/2026
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Spencer Kelly out exploring and having success using softbaits.
Reel Life December 2025 - West Coast

Holiday Fishing on the West Coast With Christmas, New Year, and the long summer evenings upon us, many anglers are looking forward to spending extra time on the water and for…

  • West Coast
  • 11/12/2025
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Reel Life November 2025 - West Coast

Surge in Angling Activity as Summer Arrives With settled weather and summer just around the corner, anglers are heading back to rivers and lakes to take advantage of prime conditions.

  • West Coast
  • 24/11/2025
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Eythan Rosel and Adam Strangman enjoying some West Coast lake fishing
Reel Life October 2025 - West Coast

The 2025/26 Sports Fishing Season is Underway The 2025/26 freshwater sports fishing season started on 1 October, and two weeks in, anglers have continued to enjoy fantastic early-season success.

  • West Coast
  • 20/10/2025
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Young angler Milla Anisy is making the most of the winter fishing options on the West Coast.
Reel Life September 2025 - West Coast

2025/26 Sports Fishing Season Fast Approaching! Although the weather may be a bit unsettled at the moment, it’s setting the stage for some fantastic fishing opportunities!

  • West Coast
  • 19/09/2025
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Lake Brunner, a fantastic winter fishery.
Reel Life April 2025 - West Coast

Winter Fishing Season Kicks Off Winter fishing kicks off on May 1st, and trust us—there’s still some awesome fishing to be had.

  • West Coast
  • 17/04/2025
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Harrison finding success on Lake Brunner with a woolly bugger in choppy conditions.
Reel Life March 2025 - West Coast

Late-Season Fishing Opportunities March and April offer some of the best opportunities to get outside and explore.

  • West Coast
  • 21/03/2025
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Kyah Sutherland brings a trout to the kayak in Lake Brunner.
Reel Life February 2025 - West Coast

Autumn Fishing Opportunities on the West Coast Autumn is an excellent time to get out on the water, offering anglers a wide range of opportunities to target our prized sport fish…

  • West Coast
  • 21/02/2025
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