Regional Fishing Reports

WFR2526.131 Angler Casey Dixon with a well conditioned rainbow trout with his daughter Bella and wife Ashley, enjoying all Lake Benmore has to offer.
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 15 January 2026

Lake Benmore Summer Fishing – Hard to Beat! Over the holiday period CSI Fish & Game rangers undertook angler compliance by boat on Lake Benmore/Te Ao Mārama.

  • Central South Island
  • 15/01/2026
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 15 January 2026

Much-Needed Rain Ahead of Fine Weekend   We're back on board and have our first full fishing report for you for 2026.

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 15/01/2026
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 8 January 2026

Lakes and rivers firing as rangers active over summer Our staff and voluntary rangers have been active across the region throughout summer, maintaining a strong presence both on the water and…

  • Otago
  • 8/01/2026
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North Canterbury Fishing Report - 8nd January 2026

Lewis Pass on a beautiful day at the end of December 2025.

  • North Canterbury
  • 8/01/2026
  • Jackson Meecham
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Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 08 January 2026

Junior Anglers Net Big Salmon in the Mckenzie Country Over the holiday season some impressive chinook salmon have been caught in the hydro canals and Waitaki lakes, here are a couple…

  • Central South Island
  • 8/01/2026
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 8 January 2026

Best Fishing Of The Season Starts Now   We're well into summer now and a switch has flicked on the fish.

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 8/01/2026
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North Canterbury Fishing Report - 2nd January 2026

ABOVE: Ben the Brown Trout wishes you a Happy New Year and a great 2026 of fishing ahead! Just like that, 2025 is over. Welcome to 2026!

  • North Canterbury
  • 2/01/2026
  • Jackson Meecham
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WFR2526.116 Hamish Tiffen (15yo) with his 7¼lbs rainbow trout from the shore of Lake Alexandrina.
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 1 January 2026

Happy New Year and Welcome to our Holiday Edition of the Weekly Report Hamish Tiffen (15yo) from Timaru, landed this stunning 7¼lbs rainbow trout while spin fishing using a black and green…

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 1/01/2026
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 1 January 2026

Summer Angling in Full Swing    Happy New Year! Hopefully you'll soon have a chance to kick off 2026 with some awesome summer angling.

  • Taranaki Wellington
  • 1/01/2026
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North Canterbury Fishing Report 26th December 2025

Merry Christmas! Reg the Rainbow Trout is wishing you all a Merry Christmas.

  • North Canterbury
  • 26/12/2025
  • Jackson Meecham
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