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Canal Angler Convicted and Fined

The Pūkaki – Ōhau A Canal supplies water to the Ōhau A Power Station near Twizel – photo Rhys Adams / Fish & Game.

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.

Shane William Pritchard of Milton app…[Read more]

Canal fishing trip for three friends attracts nine convictions and thousands of dollars in fines

Fish & Game rangers undertaking nighttime compliance operation at the Mackenzie hydro canal fishery.

Three Ashburton friends have been processed through the courts after Fish & Game rangers detected them committing multiple offences during a…[Read more]

Fish & Game sets out hunting and fishing manifesto for new Government – 2 Nov 2023

Fish & Game New Zealand has outlined a series of priorities for the new Government to consider as part of a hunting and fishing manifesto.

“Our vision is a New Zealand where freshwater habitats and species flourish, where hunting and fishing traditions t…[Read more]

Stars Align For Anglers This Long Weekend

Labour Weekend holidaymakers are being encouraged to make the most of the fine weather forecast and target some trout after a wet start to the freshwater fishing season.

Fish & Game NZ chief executive Corina Jordan says despite opening on October 1, opportunities for anglers to get out on the…[Read more]

Research targets economic impact of famed hydro canal sports fishery

Anglers from all around New Zealand and overseas love to fish the hydro canals of the Mackenzie Basin. Photo credit Rhys Adams / Fish & Game.

The Mackenzie Basin hydro canal fishery is internationally famed for trout and salmon fishing, owing to its easy roadside…[Read more]