Fishing for Farmers Southland - December 2026
Event Details
Fishing for Farmers Southland – Another Evening on the River!
We’re excited to bring you another Fishing for Farmers Southland event!
This twilight fishing experience is all about getting off farm, trying something a little different and enjoying some time out with family and other Southland farmers.
Whether you're an experienced angler or have never picked up a fishing rod before, this is a great opportunity to give it a go!
Why come along?
Take a well-deserved break from the farm.
Enjoy an evening outdoors and experience something new.
Catch up with other Southland farmers and growers.
Share how things are going on farm and connect with others who understand rural life.
Bring along family and enjoy some quality time together.
Sometimes the best thing we can do is step away from the day-to-day, enjoy a change of scenery and spend time with good people.
You don't need to be a fishing expert – just bring yourself, your family and a willingness to give it a go!
Everything will be supplied free of charge due to the amazing support of:
Hunting & Fishing Invercargill
Grace Legal Solutions Ltd (BBQ Food)
Rural Women New Zealand (Desert)
Wednesday 2nd December2026
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Free BBQ will be supplied
Location: Mahers Beach Road, Waikaia River, Waikaia - Click here for the exact location
Postponement date
If the weather not suitable, it will be Thursday 3rd December 2026
Fishing Licence
A group licence will be issued to cover all participants at this event.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a caregiver/parent.
Fishing for Farmers Health & Safety Protocols
For the safety and enjoyment of everyone attending, all participants and parents/caregivers are asked to follow these Health & Safety protocols:
Water safety: Please remain within the designated fishing areas and do not enter water above knee depth to retrieve tackle or while wading. Children must be closely supervised by a parent/caregiver at all times.
Riverbanks: Take care around steep, uneven, muddy or slippery ground and wear suitable footwear. Keep clear of riverbank edges, undercut banks and any areas that appear unstable.
Fishing hooks: Maintain a safe distance from others when fishing and always check behind you before casting. Younger participants should be supervised by an adult.
Weather: The weather forecast will be checked before the event. Please bring appropriate clothing for the conditions. The event may be postponed, stopped or altered if conditions become unsafe.
Staying with the group: Remain within the designated event area and within sight of your group. Parents/caregivers are responsible for the supervision and safety of their children.
First aid: First aid kits and trained first aiders will be available. Please report any injury, illness, incident or safety concern to the event coordinator. Emergency services will be contacted if required.
Emergency procedures: The event coordinator will know the site location and emergency access point and be able to direct emergency services to the group. In an emergency, please follow all instructions given by event staff.
Come along, cast a line, have a yarn and enjoy an evening with your rural community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Fishing for Farmers Southland – connecting our rural community, one cast at a time.
For more information
If you have any questions contact Emily Woolsey, Southland Rural Support Trust Operations Coordinator:
Email: emily.woolsey@ruralsupport.org.nz
Text: 027 469 7848
The event is free of charge - registrations are essential for planning and catering.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
