After heavy rain earlier in the week most rivers rose, some just a little, others a medium amount and a few rose a lot. However, more rain is forecast for the weekend and that could spoil things for those keen to catch a fish. Of course, the dams will again save the day and if you are in Central Otago the flooded margins of the big lakes will be well worth an inspection, as trout cruise the shallows looking for drowned worms and insects. Even if the river is higher than is ideal, if you live close to the water, fishing as the light fades in the evening can be productive as sedges and mayflies appear on the water. I managed to free it from these obstacles only to have it run into a log jam and break off.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 19, 2019 14:37 UTC