DSC_1533 Feral goldfish (Carassius auratus) were first introduced to New Zealand in the 1860's, they are now widespread and well established. Here fishermen try their luck in the Whangamarino River.
DSC_9386 Tench (Tinca tinca) a coarse fisherman. Tench were introduced to New Zealand in 1867, but until recently there has been little interest in fishing for them. They live in slow-moving or still waters and are classified as ‘coarse fish’ with anglers still requiring a licence to legally fish for them *
