Tautuku Fishing Club

Awesome turnout and a cracking night at the Tautuku Fishing Club social event as we watched the All Blacks take on France. Plenty of laughs, good banter, and a whole lot of fun had by all. Thanks everyone for making it such an epic evening!

TAUTUKU FISHING CLUB PRIZEGIVING 2025-2026

• All Members Welcome

Come along and help us celebrate another fantastic season
with the Tautuku Fishing Club! Join fellow members for an
afternoon of good food, great company, and recognition of
the achievements and memorable moments from the year.

• Saturday 18 July 5:00pm
• Food will be provided

Whether you've landed the big one, enjoyed the camaraderie, or simply love being part of the club, we'd love to see you there.

Member Photo Competition Show off your best fishing memories!
Photo Competition Details:
• Bring a printed photo (6 x 4 postcard size)
• The photo must have been taken by you
• Must have been taken within the past 12 months
• Photos will be judged
Bragging rights, admiration from your fellow anglers, and a great
chance to showcase your photography skills!

All Blacks v Ireland Rugby game will be live at the club after prize
giving.

We look forward to celebrating the season with you all. Tight lines, great stories, and good laughs guaranteed!

Members social event coming up on Saturday, 4 July.

Doors will be open from 4:30pm, so come along early, grab a spot, and enjoy a great evening catching up with fellow members.

We’ll be showing the All Blacks vs France game, so it’s the perfect chance to relax, have a laugh, and enjoy some rugby together. Don't forget to wear your favourite team colour.

Burgers and fries will be provided, along with some light snacks to keep everyone going throughout the evening.

Looking forward to a great turnout and catching up with everyone!

Waldronville Clay Shooting Competition

(Open to those who are over 12 years as per Dunedin clay target club rules)

MUST!!! RSVP to [email protected] prior to Friday 19th June.

• SUNDAY 28th June 2pm
• Club Members are FREE. (Fishing Club will cover shooting costs Non-Members: $35 each)
• Prize Giving at the Club – Sunday 28 June 6 –6:30pm

Finger food provided. (Trophy & prize for Men's, Ladies & Junior sections)

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...