Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition

Rakaia River Fishing Promotions have been running a salmon fishing competition since 1983 which makes us the most successful fresh water fishing competition and the only salmon fishing competition in New Zealand

The 2020 Fishing Comp will be held on the 26th, 27th and 28th of  February 2021.

To enter the fishing competition, please fill out the form and then go to the Payment Portal to make the payment. 

2021 entries will be available soon.

Cheque and Online Banking Entry Forms Available.

Win a $1,000 Fisherman’s Loft voucher, Just enter before Friday the 7^th February.

The competition has grown from something that was very competitive to something that is more participative. This means that you do not need to be the best fisherman to win a prize just participating is enough and our aim is for all to enjoy themselves regardless of ability. The major prize is in fact a draw among all the competitors all you have to do is be present to claim it at the prizegiving.

2020 Prize Winners.

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The original intention

Originally the intention of the local businesses that were the instigators was to promote and grow their businesses, but over time our focus has moved to helping defend our precious river and its fishery from demise. There are numerous threats such as intensified agriculture, human and natural interference in the ocean environment and climate change. Some we can do something about others not – but we have to try.