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Children's Fly Fishing Days
See also Fly fishing events and competitions and and Fly fishing tuition.
| Event | Date | Location | Organiser |
| January 2010 | |||
| Children's Fishing Days | Sunday 17 Jan 2010 |
Tongariro National Trout Centre | |
| Stratford Kids Fishing Day | 23rd January |
Scout Den Pool, King Edward
Park, Stratford |
Run annually by the Stratford Club Fishing Section in conjunction with Taranaki Fish and Game. Participants can book a 15 minute time slot by contacting the Stratford Information Centre on 0800 765 6708. Free event; fishing gear provided. Read a report from 2009. |
| Opunake Kid's Fishing Day | Late Jan | Lake Opunake | Organised by Taranaki Fish & Game in conjunction with a local angling clubs and businesses |
| February 2010 | |||
| Wellington Children's Fishing Day | 7 February | Capital Trout Centre, Happy Valley, Wellington |
Tickets are available two weeks before each event. See Capital Trout Centre for details. |
| April 2010 | |||
| Children's Fishing Day | Saturday 3 April 2010 (Easter & School Holidays) subject to the pond being available | Tongariro National Trout Centre | |
| May 2010 | |||
| To be advised |
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| June 2010 | |||
| Children's Fishing Day | Sunday 6 June 2010 | Tongariro National Trout Centre | |
| July 2010 | |||
| Children's Fishing Program | Sunday 11 July 2010 | Ngongotaha Trout Hatchery | Rotoura Angler's Association in conjunction with Eastern region Fish & Game |
| Children's Fishing Day | Sunday July 11 2010 (School holidays) | Tongariro National Trout Centre | |
| Montrose Salmon Release, Open Day and BBQ | July 2010 | Montrose Salmon Hatchery | Canterbury Fish & Game |
| August 2010 | |||
| Children's Fishing Program | Sunday 15 August 2010 | Ngongotaha Trout Hatchery | Rotoura Angler's Association in conjunction with Eastern region Fish & Game |
| September 2010 | |||
| Children's Fishing Program | Sunday 12th September 2010 | Ngongotaha Trout Hatchery | Rotoura Angler's Association in conjunction with Eastern region Fish & Game |
| October 2010 | |||
| Kid's Fishing Days | To be advised | Taranaki region | Taranaki Fish & Game in conjunction with a local angling clubs and businesses schedule events in October. |
| Children's Fishing Day | Sunday 3 Oct 2010 |
Tongariro National Trout Centre | |
| Take a Kid Fishing Day | To be advised | Groynes Fishing Lakes Johns Road Belfast Christchurch |
Lady Isaac has donated hundreds of salmon that will be released in the lakes at the Groynes. Adults may assist but not permitted to fish. Get more info... |
| Children's Fishing Day | To be advised |
Capital Trout Centre, Happy Valley, Wellington |
Wellington Fish and Game Tickets are available
from: |
| Children's Fishing Day |
Sunday 24 October (Labour Weekend) |
Tongariro National Trout Centre | |
| Lake Wiritoa Kids Fish Out Day | Lake Wiritoa | Organised by the Wanganui Freshwater Anglers Club supported by Taranaki Fish & Game. |
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| November 2010 | |||
| Children's Fishing Program | 14 Nov 2010 | Ngongotaha Trout Hatchery | Rotoura Angler's Association in conjunction with Eastern region Fish & Game |
| December 2010 | |||
| Ngahinapouri School Take a Kid Fishing Contest | TBA
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Any legal fishing area (freshwater and sea fishing) |
Contact Jan Thomas. Mobile: 0274-880 456 or Email caie@xtra.co.nz |
| Wellington Children's Fishing Day | TBA | Capital Trout Centre Happy Valley, Wellington |
Tickets are available two weeks before each event. See Capital Trout Centre for details. |
| Rainbow Springs Locals Day | TBA |
Rainbow Springs, Fairy Springs Road (SH5), Rotorua
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Freephone: 0800 724 626 |
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Fishing gear for loan
Christchurch and Kaiapoi.
Parents can borrow children’s fishing equipment, including a rod, reel and tackle set, at no cost. In addition, children receive an Introduction to Fishing dvd. Licences are free to children under 12 years old.
Contacts:
Steve Terry
North Canterbury Fish & Game
3 Horatio St, Christchurch
Mobile: (021) 221-8327
Office: (03) 366-9191
Home: (03) 338-8865
Email: sterry@fishandgame.org.nz
Kaiapoi i-Site
Phone: (03) 327 3134
Email: info@kaiapoivisitorcentre.co.nz
Introduction to Trout Fishing package
A booklet, CD and DVD designed to introduce young people to trout fishing is available for $5 from Fish & Game offices and leading retailers. Read more...
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