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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 | |
Christchurch Take a Kid Fishing Day |
Oct 17th 2010 |
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... or contact Dave Denton on 03 318 2762 or email dmdenton@xtra.co.nz |
| 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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