Eastern Region

Fish & Game New Zealand’s Eastern Region offers a large range of fishing opportunities for both lake and river fishing, offering diverse angler experiences, high catch rates and big fish. Something for everyone! Some of New Zealand's best pheasant and quail hunting is also found in the Eastern Region.

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

 

Eastern Region Map

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Eastern Region News

Ruato Bay- Lake Rotoiti

We are aware that since the 10th April there have been a number of incidents at Ruato Bay where anglers have been approached and allegedly intimidated by persons who have made demands to see the an

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Return those duck bands!

Hunters that shoot banded ducks this season are being urged to return the band information to us. Every band return goes into the draw to win one of 10 free whole season hunting licences for the following season.

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Rule Changes for Trout Fishing

Suggestions have been made to change several of the Eastern Region trout fishing regulations. These may affect you and the way you fish at your favourite destinations.

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Thumbs up for Eastern Region hunters

Eastern Region Fish & Game officers have given hunters a thumbs up after the opening weekend of the game bird season – with only one offence detected in a major ranging operation.

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