September 2026 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive
Big Rainbows Stocked!
Anglers have a fantastic opportunity to hook a big fish this spring, with a number of large rainbow trout recently stocked into Lake Meadowbank and Craigbourne Dam. Averaging around 3 kg, these fish are in outstanding condition, with some individuals weighing up to 5 kg. These hard-fighting rainbows will provide an exciting challenge and a...
From School Project to Community Success
On Saturday 15 August, Year 8 student Archie Croon turned a friendly fishing competition into a community event that attracted around 70 anglers to the South Esk River at Longford. As part of a school project focused on raising awareness of invasive pest fish, Archie spent months organising the competition, with anglers competing to catch...
