Regional Fishing Reports
Otago
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
Otago Weekly Fishing Report -18 December 2025
Merry Christmas and tight lines Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Otago Fish & Game team!
- Otago
- 18/12/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 11 December 2025
Making hay while the sun shines Early summer has been behaving much like spring, with rain appearing right in the middle of what should be calm, settled spells.
- Otago
- 11/12/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 4 December 2025
Angler on point with new skills Small changes in technique can make a big difference to success, and Graeme Collins’ story is a great example.
- Otago
- 4/12/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 27 November 2025
Switching it Up Switching up techniques often provides results, and that was certainly the case for young angler Jesse Johnston last Friday on Lake Dunstan.
- Otago
- 27/11/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 20 November 2025
Dunstan Turning It On It was a weekend full of angling action on Lake Dunstan with the Soft Bait Clinic on Saturday and the Lake Dunstan Fishing Classic on Sunday.
- Otago
- 20/11/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 13 November 2025
Up, down and all around Spring continues to bring the usual mix of ups, downs, and rapid changes to river and lake conditions.
- Otago
- 13/11/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 6 November 2025
Excellent Start to the High-Country Seaso You couldn’t have asked for better conditions to kick off the high-country fishing season with clear blue skies and light winds across much of Otago…
- Otago
- 6/11/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 30 October 2025
High Country Fisheries Open This Weekend There’s nothing like a massive spring snowfall the week before the high country opens to remind everyone to pack an extra pair of thermals for…
- Otago
- 30/10/2025