Fishing News & Events
Lake Coleridge fishing competition Results
Hundreds of anglers flocked to the Canterbury High Country over the weekend to celebrate the opening of the high-country fishing season.
- North Canterbury Central South Island
- 9/12/2023
Boat Fishing How To
Eastern Fish & Game are providing a free talk and demonstration on improving trout anglers’ boat fishing skills and knowledge this summer.
- Eastern
- 8/12/2023
Club and community events keep kids keen
Pictured: Charlie Baumgren (10), with mum and dad Jenny and Nick, was grinning from ear to ear after catching this 2. 5kg rainbow trout near Wānaka.
- Otago
- 28/11/2023
Fish & Game New Zealand backs action on wake boats in Waikato
Fish & Game New Zealand is welcoming restrictions on wake boats in the Waikato region to prevent the spread of the invasive gold clam.
- 23/11/2023
Canal angler convicted and fined
Central South Island Fish & Game have successfully prosecuted an angler who flouted the law while fishing at the Pūkaki Canal near Twizel in May 2023.
- Central South Island
- 22/11/2023
Bait Fishing Basics
By Cohen Stewart Trout fishing can be quite challenging, particularly for those who are new to the pursuit.
- 21/11/2023
Anglers Doing Their Bit
By Jacob Lucas A spade crunches into the earth, out goes some soil, in goes a tree.
- 21/11/2023
Angling for Wellbeing
“How are you?” Three words guaranteed to be on the lips of many anglers at the start of their next fishing trip.
- 21/11/2023
Fishing for the Cost-Conscious
By Paul Stenning As a keen trout fisherman, I had looked forward to this stage of my life.
- 21/11/2023
Women Embrace FRESHWATER ANGLING In Aotearoa New Zealand
By Leigh Johnson and Rachel McNae Freshwater angling is witnessing a palpable change in New Zealand that amplifies women's voices and presence on our stunning lakes and riverbanks.
- 21/11/2023