Freshwater Fishing Reports
Thanks to a number of charter operators, fishing guides and others, we're able to bring you regular updates from many areas around the country. Many of our site visitors post their own reports in our freshwater fishing discussion forum - reports section.
Real-Time Reports
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Otago Fishing Report
September 2023"Known as 'Ghosts of the Coast',sea-runs have a reputation for being fickle and secretive – there one day, gone the next."... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 24/08/23
August 2023"I managed to spend a couple of days at the canals last week with fellow contributor Mike Davis and some friends from Shimano New Zealand."... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 08/08/23
August 2023"The high-country lakes that are open continue to produce the goods, both in fish quality and quantity. Whether it's fishing closer to home in the likes... Read More >
Otago Fishing Report - 08/08/23
August 2023"For the spin anglers, Tim suggested trying softbaits (three-inch paddle tails in particular) and dark-coloured Tobys at the inlet where the Clutha meets Lake Dunstan.... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 27/07/23
July 2023"July is prime time for rainbow trout with spawning well underway. Our southern lakes, Avoimore and Benmore are the pick of the bunch. Look for a... Read More >
Central Otago Fishing Report - 27/07/23
July 2023"There are many, many confused snowbunnies wandering aimlessly through town in Wanaka at the moment, wondering what to do with themselves given the lack of quality... Read More >
Canterbury Area Report - 13/07/23
July 2023"With the wet and wild weather we have been having here In Christchurch over the last few days, there is a small window of opportunity on... Read More >
Canterbury Area Report - 29/06/23
June 2023"A little bit like the canals, it is cold at this time of year, but the fishing can be hot! The trout are congregating around the... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 15/06/23
June 2023"I talked a lot about some of the ‘puka action the team had in my last report, so I won’t do that again, apart from saying... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 01/06/23
June 2023"Whilst the McKenzie country canals are undoubtedly an exceptional fishery. there are some great areas close by that are getting far less attention these days as... Read More >
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