by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 24, 2023 | News
The effects of barriers to fish passage on native species and trout in Taranaki, and a recovering kōaro and eel population in Nelson/Marlborough are among the insights gained in an electric fishing research programme carried out by Fish & Game. The programme...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 5, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
Fish & Game Eastern region released trophy-sized rainbow trout on Wednesday, 5 April, some weighing more than seven kilogrammes, into Lake McLaren to boost the fish population. The release of 20 big trout is an opportunity for anglers to catch a massive trout over...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 5, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
A special winter trout fishing license is available from April for a reduced price, Fish & Game Eastern Region have advised. The adult winter licence is 40% cheaper than a whole season license and is valid from the beginning of April until the end of September....
by F&O NEWS DESK | Apr 3, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
Tini a Tangaroa Fisheries New Zealand is asking people to provide feedback on proposals to strengthen rules to protect against the accidental capture of seabirds in surface longline fishing vessels. “New Zealand is home to the most diverse seabird community in the...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 30, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
A group involved in the black-market poaching of crayfish have been sentenced to home detention and community work by the Whakatane District Court. Members of the poaching ring, which netted thousands of dollars in illegal sales, were sentenced following a a major...
by F&O NEWS DESK | Mar 30, 2023 | Editor's pick, News
After public consultation and consideration of advice from Fisheries New Zealand, catch limits for Northland’s rock lobster fishery will reduce by 21 tonnes from 1 April. The decision, approved by the minister, takes a “precautionary approach” to increase rock lobster...