Wellington Fishing News Oct 11

Great start to the season

Only a few weeks into the new trout fishing season and the reports have been good with anglers from across the whole region already tasting success and as a result some nice fish have been caught.

The main river systems in the Wellington, Wairarapa, Palmerston North and Rangitikei areas have all provided fantastic fishing early in the season, and hopefully this continues through the middle parts of the season too.

The last few weeks has seen the arrival of daylight savings and some warmer temperatures so anglers should be making the most of their extra time in the evenings and getting out and enjoying themselves on the rivers by wetting a line.

Weekly fishing reports return

Our weekly fishing report has returned which is sent out on a weekly basis and provides information on what the current river conditions are like, as well a brief weather forecast for the area. This information can also be found on our website.

Take a mate fishing

The 2011-12 fishing season has arrived so get your new licence if you haven’t already done so. And why not encourage a friend or family member to give it a go?

New season licences are available at your local tackle stores or you can easily order one online through our website.

Jetboats on the Ruamahanga

Jetboating NZ is planning an event on the Ruamahanaga River at Martinborough.

For the purposes of holding the 2011 Jetboating NZ National Rally there will be approximately 30 boats using the section of river from approximately 5km above the Martinborough Road Bridge to 5km below on Saturday, November 5.

River users are advised that the competition events run during the day may create disturbance to some recreational activity. Signs will be placed at several entry/access points to the river near this area.

For more information please contact Brian Eccles, Jetboating NZ (06) 3788427

Any access issues?

If you are out and about fishing or trying to get to a particular spot where you encounter an access issue please alert your local Fish & Game office (06 359 04 09) and also notify the Walking Access Commission which has now been established for a while and will endeavor to solve any problems that involve access to the public resource.
Visit their website at www.walkingaccess.govt.nz or email them at contact@walkingaccess.govt.nz

Also if you see or know of any damaged angler access signs please contact ncudby@fishandgame.org.nz

We will continue to maintain, protect and enhance the game bird hunting and sports fishing resources in the best interests of hunters and anglers.

Until next time, tight lines everyone.