Regional Fishing Reports

Otago

Will CLutha rainbow
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 13 March 2025

Autumn has arrived With cooler air temperatures dropping into the single digits and scattered rain in the forecast, autumn has truly arrived.

  • Otago
  • 13/03/2025
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Caleb Cropped
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 6 March 2025

Low flows, high hopes Low flows on the Upper Clutha River/Mata-Au are creating exciting opportunities for both fly and spin fishing.

  • Otago
  • 6/03/2025
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 27 February 2025

Hungry trout cruising lake edges Last week’s rain hasn’t slowed down the cicada action across the Central Otago lakes, with plenty of cruising brown trout still looking up and feeding aggressively.…

  • Otago
  • 27/02/2025
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Dan bowden Rainbow designated rivers
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 20 February 2025

Rain revives region’s rivers Welcome rain has finally arrived for many Otago rivers, cooling water temperatures and boosting flows.

  • Otago
  • 20/02/2025
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 13 February 2025

Fine outlook for fishing Fishing conditions look tantalising for the next few days with most rivers running clear, creating excellent sight fishing opportunities, and an abundance of terrestrial insects.

  • Otago
  • 13/02/2025
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Fishing on the Thermocline
Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 5 February 2025

Getting in the zone A lot of anglers will be heading to our lakes and rivers for a Waitangi Day extended break.

  • Otago
  • 5/02/2025
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 30 January 2025

Dive deep for success The lakes continue to offer excellent fishing opportunities, with our teams out regularly on weekends and weekdays to check angler compliance and assess the success of our…

  • Otago
  • 30/01/2025
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 23 January 2025

Hot days, hot lakes The past week has brought some classic hot summer days to our large lakes, kicking the food chain into overdrive.

  • Otago
  • 23/01/2025
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 16 January 2025

Bright lures for bright skies Summer finally feels like it has arrived, with inland parts of the region forecast to reach temperatures in the mid to high 20s and only a…

  • Otago
  • 16/01/2025
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Otago Weekly Fishing Report - 09 January 2025

Welcome to 2025 While this summer hasn't seen temperatures frequently climbing into the 30s as in recent years, occasional showers and slightly cooler temperatures over the Christmas and New Year holidays…

  • Otago
  • 9/01/2025
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