Regional Fishing Reports

Central South Island

WFR2526.44 Fish on! Glen Currall with his first fish of his season. Credit Jase Van Beers
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 6 November 2025

High Country fishing season opens Anglers were treated to perfect weather, with sunny skies and light winds during this seasons High Country Opening Day.

  • Central South Island
  • 6/11/2025
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WFR2526.32-With high flows across CSI high country rivers lake fishing could be the key to a memorable and safe high country opening weekend
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 30 October 2025

High Flow Fishing Techniques Required this High Country Opening Weekend This Saturday, the 1st of November is a big day on the fishing calendar.

  • Central South Island
  • 30/10/2025
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WFR2526.25 Harper and Molly Bailey, aged 10, successfully participating in the ITM Waimate Fishing Comp header
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report 23 October 2025

Local Fishing Competitions Thriving Local fishing competitions this season have been thriving, with anglers enjoying great weather, impressive catches, and plenty of friendly competition across CSI lakes.

  • Central South Island
  • 23/10/2025
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WFR2526.18 Jeremy with a cracker low country river brown trout
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 16 October 2025

Gales, Coffee, and Good Fish Battling unpredictable spring conditions with gale-winds, Jeremy Poulter and his visiting friend Andrew found success in the low country last weekend.

  • Central South Island
  • 16/10/2025
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WFR2526.12 Sam Coskerie presents one of several fine brown trout he has caught in the last week
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 9 October 2025

Low Country Rivers off to a Productive Start this Season! Low country rivers such as the Ōpihi, Ōrāri and Temuka/Te Umu kaha are firing on all cylinders right now!

  • Central South Island
  • 9/10/2025
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WFR2526.06 Ryan Harrison, age 12, with his first fish of the season. A 4.5lbs brown from the Ōpihi river
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 2 October 2025

Snow on the ground to start this year’s fishing season in the Central South Island!

  • Central South Island
  • 2/10/2025
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WFR2526.01 Archie Shearer, with success on opening day 2024 at Lake Opuha Ōpūaha
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 25 September 2025

Welcome to the New Season Anglers! One of the most highly anticipated days of passionate anglers across the country is almost here!

  • Central South Island
  • 25/09/2025
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WFR2425 157 Some season highlights Cheers to all our enthusiastic contributing anglers!
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 24 April 2025

The 2024/25 Main Season Draws to a Close This is the last weekly report for the season.

  • Central South Island
  • 24/04/2025
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WFR2425 153 Grab a licence, rod and lure and go explore this Easter weekend. credit Richie Cosgrove.
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 17 April 2025

Make the Most of Two Long Weekends Back‑to‑Back! Easter and ANZAC fall one after the other this year and it’s currently school holidays.

  • Central South Island
  • 17/04/2025
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WFR2425 148 James Druell from Texas uses an extendable large net to safely release an 8lbs rainbow trout. Credit J Van Beers.
Central South Island Weekly Fishing Report - 10 April 2025

Excellent Catch and Release Technique Observed at the Canals James Druell a fly angler visiting from Texas, USA was successful in fly fishing the canals last week.

  • Central South Island
  • 10/04/2025
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