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.
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Rotorua Fishing Report - 01/10/26
October 2026"Lake Tarawera is the traditional big festive lake for opening day; it is a very scenic lake and will fish well... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 01/10/26
October 2026"So far, a bit of a mixed bag; we are hearing of magnificent catches on the Waimak, and nearby, but a lot leaner around the Rakaia... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 03/09/26
September 2026"Whitebait season is underway, and with it the usual excitement and anticipation. Mixed reports so far but no big catches that we have heard of... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 06/08/26
August 2026"At the canals, it still sounds like they are a bit hit and miss, but the fish quality is still amazing... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 23/07/26
July 2026"Fishing the margins with both fly and light spin tackle proved deadly and the quality of trout braving the weather well worth the effort... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 26/06/26
June 2026"...if you want to catch a monster trout, the canals are still the place to do it… or pick up a tasty salmon in the process... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 11/06/26
June 2026"Looking for drop-offs around the stream mouths is generally the most productive area to focus on through the winter.... Read More >
Rotorua Fishing Report - 28/05/26
May 2026"The winter fly fishing on our lakes is well and truly underway. The landing and Te Wairoa stream mouths at Lake Tarawera have been fishing well... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 28/05/26
May 2026"I’ve really taken to this freshwater jigging – it’s a great learning curve, but proving rather successful... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 14/05/26
May 2026"Yes, the mornings in particular will be fresh, but the fishing can be well worth braving the colder starts... Read More >
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