Angling drowning fatalities 2002-2021

Most NZ rivers and lakes are open for fishing 1 Oct. There have been 11 angling drowning deaths in rivers and lakes in the past 20 years.

WSNZ

Stay safe when angling - wear a lifejacket and a tight belt on your waders

Angling drowning deaths are spread throughout the North Island. But they are concentrated in Otago in the South Island

Angling drowning deaths are men over 35

For information on general fishing safety, click  here . For information on wading safety, click  here .

Angling drowning deaths are men over 35