Wellington Weekly Fishing Report

The recent rain has brought some welcome respite to the rivers and trout, but angling is still on the cards for some parts of the region this weekend.

Funny how we’ve previously cursed rain at this time of year in previous seasons but this year it’s been so dry that the rivers – and trout – actually need a fresh and more flow.

Conditions were getting quite dire for a lot of waterways in the southern half of the Wellington Fish & Game region, though thankfully the recent tropical-like deluges have added some water to parched catchments.

The downside is that there’s been so much rain in the high country areas that it’ll be slim pickings for anglers until the water recedes; fishing in the southern half should be good to go, though, and the trout will be nicely recharged after becoming quite lethargic in the low warm water.

We’re still getting reports of superb catches and great conditioned fish coming in – the best start we’ve had to the season in a long time. Don’t miss out the action.

See the full report.

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Hutt River and Tributaries Click here to read full report

Hutt River

Whakatikei River

Akatarawa River

Mangaroa River

Pakuratahi River

Kapiti Coast Region Click here to read full report

Otaki River

Ohau River

Waikanae River

Manawatu Region Click here to read full report

Manawatu River upstream of the gorge

Manawatu River downstream of the gorge

Mangatainoka River

Pohangina River

Oroua River

Rangitikei Region Click here to read full report

Rangitikei River

Hautapu River

Kawhatau River

Wairarapa Region Click here to read full report

Ruamahanga River

Waiohine River

Waingawa River

Tauherenikau

Kopuaranga River

Waipoua River

Tip of the Week – River Cams

If you’re having trouble understanding the river flow information we provide in these reports, or perhaps prefer a visual rather than graphical interpretation, help is at hand.

Horizons Regional Council has some really good live web cams watching over rivers around the region. The shots taken give you an idea of what the conditions are looking like, whether the rivers re fishable, or if they’ll clear in time (in case you don’t trust our forecasts…)

Only a handful of rivers in the Horizons region are covered, and unfortunately Greater Wellington Regional Council doesn’t have any yet, but if you have knowledge of the catchment areas a quick look at the river cams will give you an idea of conditions on other neighbouring and nearby waterways…read the full report.

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Notice board & Video of the Week!

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