Gore's brown trout statue newly named Trevor. The brown trout statue has been proudly leaping in the Southland town since 1989 after being locally designed, built and fundraised. Trevor was officially announced at the On The Fly Festival on the banks of the Mataura River on Sunday afternoon. Fly fishing guide Shelen Boyes was showing people how to fly fish at the festival. Fly fishing has been Mike Weddell's career and passion - he has been flying fishing for more than 60 years.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 22, 2026 18:38 UTC