Regional Fishing Reports

Josh Lutter
Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 5 February 2026

Waitangi Weekend Fishing Bliss!

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 5/02/2026
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North Canterbury Fishing Report - 5th February 2026

Waitangi Day Fishing Opportunities  Photo Above: The view of Lake Sumner where the Hurunui North Branch flows into the lake from the beginning of the Lake Mason track.

  • North Canterbury
  • 5/02/2026
  • Jackson Meecham
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Kate Cropped
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 29 January 2026

Lake evening sessions paying off Making the most of the long daylight hours and semi-settled weather has been key for many anglers, none more so than Jordan Mace and his partner…

  • Otago
  • 29/01/2026
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Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 29 January 2026

We are Seeking your Feedback on Potential Regulations Changes These are: Potential rule changes that manage the catch of sub-adult lake-type salmon at Lake Heron - The consultation period closes for submissions tomorrow,…

  • Central South Island
  • 29/01/2026
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Andrew Davies with a Taranaki Ringplain brown
Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 29 January 2026

Angling All Go This Weekend!

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 29/01/2026
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North Canterbury Fishing Report - 22nd January 2026

What Does All The Recent Rain Means For Anglers? Some outstanding midweek still conditions in the North Canterbury high country.

  • North Canterbury
  • 22/01/2026
  • Jackson Meecham
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Lower North Lowdown Weekly Fishing Report - 22 January 2026

Smaller Streams The Best Bet   There's been a bit of a sting in the tail for us from the weather bomb that has caused havoc further up the North Island.

  • Wellington Taranaki
  • 22/01/2026
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 22 January 2026

Wet, windy weather?

  • Otago
  • 22/01/2026
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Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 22 January 2026

CSI Lakes are Full of Water and Fish Local angler Paul sent in this report from a Sunday session at Lake Opuha/Ōpūaha.

  • Central South Island
  • 22/01/2026
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 15 January 2026

Youth trust outing lands new personal best This week Otago Fish & Game staff helped the Cromwell Youth Trust for a few hours of fishing.

  • 15/01/2026
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