Regional Fishing Reports
Otago
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 16 October 2025
Wind, Rain, Repeat With another weekend of windy and wet spring weather forecast, finding shelter will be key to enjoying your fishing.
- Otago
- 16/10/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 9 October 2025
Escaping the wind and rain Callum Kyle with a thumper brown trout plucked out of some clear water before the rain last weekend.
- Otago
- 9/10/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 2 October 2025
Nice day for a white ‘wetting’ What a difference a few days make!
- Otago
- 2/10/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 25 September 2025
Rods at the Ready The wait is nearly over — the 2025/26 fishing season kicks off on Wednesday, October 1!
- Otago
- 25/09/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 24 April 2025
ANZAC edition This week marks the final edition of the Otago Weekly Fishing Report for the 2024–2025 season.
- Otago
- 24/04/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 17 April 2025
Unwind over the holidays Easter, ANZAC and school holidays are the ideal time to get out fishing with family and friends over the next 10 days.
- Otago
- 17/04/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 10 April 2025
Calm and cool conditions Snow on the hills, morning frosts, rising river flows, and calm weather—winter feels just around the corner.
- Otago
- 10/04/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 3 April 2025
Fish & Game to poacher: we have your spear This is a great time of year for legal anglers to pursue trout in prime condition in lower reaches before spawning upriver.…
- Otago
- 3/04/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 27 March 2025
Making the most of day off school It was great to see several junior anglers out and about on the Taieri River during a day off school for the Otago Anniversary…
- Otago
- 27/03/2025
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 20 March 2025
Fresh approach to long weekend Heavy rain early this week caused upper lake tributaries to rise dramatically, with the Matukituki peaking at 600 cumecs, the Dart at 800 cumecs, and the…
- Otago
- 20/03/2025