Fishing licences are on sale as anticipation builds for the upcoming season.
“Spring is on its way,” said Fish & Game New Zealand chief executive Corina Jordan.
“With the season starting on October 1, it’s a good idea for anglers to get in early and grab their licence so they can focus on sorting their gear and planning trips with friends.”
Jordan said fishing is great for physical and mental wellbeing and is also a great way to connect with whānau and friends, and to teach children skills and instil a desire to protect the environment and help them learn independence.
Women are increasingly giving angling a go.
“My experience is that it’s liberating. It’s time to yourself, but it also means you can bring back something delicious and healthy for dinner.”
New Zealand’s freshwater fishing offers great value for the challenges and excitement it provides.
“Around the world, New Zealand is regarded as having some of the finest trout angling on the planet,” Jordan said.
The 2024-25 season licences are available in accredited sports shops and other outlets or online.
