Tautuku Fishing Club

The Department of Conservation in conjunction with Ngai Tahu have announced ‘Te Au Roa o Te Rakihouia’ as the name for the Otago region’s new marine reserve network.

On 1 July 2026, five new marine reserves will come into effect along the Otago coast, protecting 308 km² (4%) of the region’s coastal marine area. These fully protected ‘no take’ spaces will help marine life and habitats recover and thrive.

DOC and Kāi Tahu will co-manage the reserves, sharing knowledge, decision-making, and on-the-ground care through a joint ranger team.

Should you have any questions please contact the Department of Conservation. Find out detailed information on these areas and the rules below.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4ekA3HK
Boundary maps: https://bit.ly/3Sgcd7o
Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/VQk8P75QCzs

WINTER CUP
1 st June 2026 – 30 th August 2026

 Heaviest Fish All species included – No sharks & Eels.
 Prizegiving 30 th August – 6pm Clubrooms will be open from
430pm.
 Fish must be weighed with certified club scales. Weigh masters
must have a photo of the angler and whole fish with tape measure
showing length, girth and weight on scales. Any questions re weigh-in please contact Mike Todd 021 042 2300 or Ian Gunion
027 488 1037

Tautuku Fishing Club Members Ladies Day Fishing Competition

Saturday 6th June.

(Postponement day Sunday 7th June)

Ladies, this one’s for you! We’d love to see all you amazing women get involved in this year’s Ladies Fishing Competition — a fun, friendly day out on the water designed especially for you.

Competition Details:
• The event will be held in the Otago Harbour
• 9am – 12 noon 3 hours of fishing within the harbour
• We’ll wrap up with prizegiving at Carey’s Bay Hotel
at 12:30 on Saturday 6 June.

Don’t have a boat? No problem at all — we’ll make sure you’re taken care of. Please contact Club Secretary and she’ll organise a spot for you. We can’t wait to see you out there, enjoying the harbour and having a fantastic day on the water. Tight lines and good vibes all round!

Wow 🤩 the Dunedin City Coastline “Is Running Hot” with more Bluefin Tuna catches! This time, Jason Lewis, was successful last night 19/05/26. Dwayne Lewis Skipper Well done 👍!
This Bluefin Tuna activity off our coastline; is incredible!

https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/perseverance-results-two-prized-bluefin-tuna

Perseverance results in two prized bluefin tuna Redemption was found and then repeated for fisherman Trent Anderson. Mr Anderson had always wanted to catch a bluefin tuna off the coast of Dunedin...

OMG ! Trent Anderson has done it again!! This time even heavier Bluefin Tuna caught off the Dunedin City Coastline; in the proposed SEMPA area, today 16/05/2026. This 125.7kg Bluefin Tuna 🍣 was shared amongst families and friends! Wow 🤩 cheers 🍻 guys! 🥰

New Tautuku Fishing Club member Trent Anderson with his 94.9kg Blue Fin Tuna caught Sunday 3 May 2026; off the Dunedin City Coastline! Trent and his Dad Allan plus crew are “pumped “! Awesome 🤩 Guys! Cheers

WHEN: Saturday 2 May & Sunday 3 May 2026.

TIME: Weigh in at the club by 6.00pm Sunday.

Prizegiving starts at 6.30pm.
Finger Food provided!!

DUCK SHOOTERS: '' One duck per shooter'',
with or without feathers

YOU MUST REGISTER with Mike Todd 021 042 2300 OR
Ian Gunion 027 488 1037 (prior to start of competition).