Otago Region

Fish & Game New Zealand’s Otago region extends from Shag Point on the South Island’s East Coast south to The Brothers Point in the Catlins area. The region runs inland to include the whole of both the Clutha and Taieri River catchments as well as a number of smaller coastal river catchments such as the Catlins, Tahakopa, Tokomairiro, Waikouaiti and Shag.

These pages will keep you up to date with important and timely information about fishing and hunting in the Otago region. See the menu to the right for navigation options.

Otago Map

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Otago News


Vacancy: Otago Fish & Game Officer

The Otago Fish and Game Council is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Fish & Game Officer to join our small team based in Cromwell. Applications close on Tuesday 7th February 2012.

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Chris Dore Fishing Report

Everyone knows someone who catches more than their share of fish. On days when others are scratching for a hookup or two, this angler is onto their seventh.

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Reel Life Otago Jan 2012

Three fast moving Swiss tourists caught at Lake Wanaka fishing without licences were prosecuted mere hours before they were to fly out of the country.

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Otago Fishing News: Dec 11

Most waterways are at low or normal levels, clear and in great condition for fishing.

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