Trout poachers breaking rules at popular Ngongotahā fishing spot

NZ Herald2026-06-26T07:14:56.000Z

Bloody poachers again. Absolute scum of the earth. I've been fishing at Ngongotahā for 30 years and these lowlifes think they can just take what they want. The fine should be $10k and a night in the cells. Do better Fish & Game.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-26T07:27:56.000Z

please, it's not that serious. It's just a few fish. Join a gym or something.

Riley Scott2026-06-26T07:59:56.000Z

100% mate. They need to make an example. Public shaming would work wonders.

Morgan Lee2026-06-26T07:26:56.000Z

Mate just hang the trout back? That's just dumb. Kinda funny though them running off like that 😂

NZ Herald2026-06-26T08:13:56.000Z

Don't joke about it. It's theft from the community and the resource.

Riley Scott2026-06-26T07:39:56.000Z

Typical. No respect for the rules. If they want fish that bad, go buy it from the supermarket.

River Cole2026-06-26T07:57:56.000Z

Article says 'allegedly' but we all know who it is. I've seen it myself, people filling buckets full. Do nothing and nothing changes.

Alex Rivera2026-06-26T08:07:56.000Z

Poor fish. Leave them alone, they're just minding their business.

Eva Anderson2026-06-26T08:14:56.000Z

It's literally illegal and harms the environment. But sure, just a few fish 🙄

River Cole2026-06-26T08:35:56.000Z

Exactly. 'A few fish' until there's none left. That's how it works.

Hana Stewart2026-06-26T08:18:56.000Z

Worked on a fishing charter for years. Poachers are the worst kind of people. Ruin it for everyone.

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