CONSERVATION ACT 1987
FRESHWATER FISHERIES REGULATIONS 1983

Pursuant to section 26R (3) of the Conservation Act 1987, the Minister of Conservation approves the following anglers notice, subject to the First and Second Schedules of this notice, for the following
Fish and Game Regions:

Northland Nelson / Marlborough
Auckland / Waikato North Canterbury
Eastern West Coast
Taranaki Central South Island
Hawke’s Bay Otago
Wellington Southland

NOTICE

This notice shall come into force on the 1st day of October 2005.

First Schedule Fishing conditions generally common to all Fish and Game Regions.

Second Schedule Regional specific fishing conditions, bag limits, closed and open waters, and the like.


FIRST SCHEDULE

1. INTERPRETATION

Words and expressions in this notice, which are defined in the Conservation Act 1987 or the Freshwater Fisheries Regulations 1983, shall be so defined.

“Artificial fly” means any lure of feather, fur, wool or other material of any kind customarily used in the making of artificial flies.

“Bait” means:

Natural fly.
Natural insect.
Natural spider.
Natural worm or worms.
Natural crustacean.
Natural fish (excluding fish ova, or any portion of a fish, or shellfish (mollusc).
Uncoloured bread dough.

“Bait assembly” means either a hook rigged with a number of baits, or a single bait rigged with a number of hooks.

“Bait fishing” means to fish for sports fish with bait.

“Boat” means any manned flotation device.

“Coarse fish” means perch, tench (all New Zealand) and rudd (Auckland / Waikato Fish and Game Region only).

“Coarse fishing waters” means named locations where anglers can fish for coarse fish:

(a) with a rod which has either a fixed or running line.
(b) with no restriction on the type or number of baits in use.
(c) with no restriction on the use of preparations to attract fish.

“Flyfishing” means to fish for sports fish with fly rod and fly reel and fly line and artificial fly.

“Fishing” and “fish” in this notice means:

The catching, taking, or harvesting of sports fish; and includes:

(a) any other activity that may reasonably be expected to result in the catching, taking or harvesting of sports fish.
(b) any attempt to catch, take or harvest sports fish.
(c) any operation in support of, or in preparation for, any activity described in this definition.

“Foulhook” means to hook a sports fish other than from within the mouth.

“Landmark” means a black, yellow and white ringed post or buoy.

“Length” is the measurement from the tip of the snout to the fork of the tail.

“Lure” means any authorised artificial fly or spinner or bait.

“Spinner” means any artificial lure other than an artificial fly.

“Spin fishing” means to fish for sports fish with a spinner.

“Sports fish” means those freshwater fish described in the First Schedule of the Freshwater Fisheries Regulations 1983, namely:

Brown trout.
Rainbow trout.
American brook trout or char.
Lake trout or char.
Atlantic salmon.
Quinnat or chinook salmon.
Sockeye salmon.
Perch.
Tench.
Rudd (Auckland / Waikato Fish and Game Region only).
Any hybrid of the above species.

2. AUTHORISED TACKLE

2.1 No licence holder shall fish for sports fish except by using a rod and running line and authorised lure.


2.2 Nets and gaffs:

2.2.1 When playing a sports fish, a landing net may be used to secure or land that fish.
2.2.2 For keeping Coarse fish alive, a keep net may be used in the water from which the fish was caught.
2.2.3 When playing a salmon, a gaff may be used to secure or land that salmon in the Otago region only.

2.3 No licence holder when fishing for sports fish shall:

2.3.1 Use more than 1 assembled rod and running line.
2.3.2 Use more than 3 artificial flies or spinners.
2.3.3 Use more than 1 bait assembly.
2.3.4 Be more than 15m from the rod being used.
2.3.5 Use any lure treated with any chemical preparation other than that used solely to control the buoyancy of an artificial fly.
2.3.6 Use any preparation to attract fish.

3. FOUL HOOKING OF FISH

3.1 No licence holder shall attempt to foul hook any sports fish.

3.2 Any licence holder who foul hooks a sports fish shall return it immediately to the water with as little injury as possible.

4. FISH LENGTH

Every licence holder who catches a sports fish which does not exceed the specified minimum length, or does exceed the specified maximum length, shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.

5. OPEN SEASON

No licence holder shall fish for any sports fish except during an open season.

6. DAILY LIMIT BAGS

6.1 No licence holder shall continue to fish for a particular species of sports fish on any day in which he or she has already killed the limit bag for that species.

6.2 It shall be permissible to make up the difference between a lesser limit bag prescribed in one place and a higher limit bag prescribed in another.

7. AUTHORISED LURES

Authorised lures (subject to any regional restrictions specified in the Second Schedule) are:

Artificial fly.
Spinner.
Bait.

SECOND SCHEDULE


NORTHLAND FISH AND GAME REGION


Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861

1. DEFINITIONS

See First Schedule.

2. OPEN SEASON

2.1 All lakes and reservoirs in region. All year

2.2 Wairua River (excluding tributaries) downstream from the
confluence of the Waiotu and Whakapara Rivers All year

2.3 All rivers and streams in region. 1 October to 30 April

3. CLOSED WATERS

No restrictions.

4. AUTHORISED TACKLE

4.1 Any Downrigger or other device shall not contain or have attached to its weight more than 30m of suspension cable and it is prohibited to attach any paravane or weights to a line used
in conjunction with a downrigger, or use any line containing wire, lead or other metal in conjunction with a downrigger.

5. FLYFISHING ONLY WATERS

No restrictions.

6. BAIT FISHING WATERS

6.1 Bait fishing (as defined in the First Schedule) is permitted in all lakes and reservoirs.

6.2 Bait fishing is permitted in the Waitangi River only when fishing for tench.

7. COARSE FISHING WATERS

7.1 The only public coarse fishing water in the Northland Region is the Waitangi River and its tributaries.

8. USE OF BOATS

8.1 Anglers trolling from boats must stay at least 50m from any anglers fishing from the shore.

9. DAILY BAG LIMITS

9.1 All Rivers and Streams

No licence holder shall on any one day kill more than two trout.

There is no daily bag limit for tench or perch.

9.2 All Lakes and Reservoirs

No licence holder shall on any one day kill more than three trout.

There is no daily bag limit for tench or perch.

10. FISH LENGTH

10.1 The minimum length for trout 300mm

10.2 The minimum length for tench or perch No limit





AUCKLAND / WAIKATO FISH AND GAME REGION


Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861, as amended by New Zealand Gazette, No. 129, 29 August 1991, page 2786

1. DEFINITIONS

None.

2. OPEN SEASON
Season Duration
All lakes in region. All year
Hikutaia River downstream from the ford on the Whangamata Track. All year
Mangaotaki River downstream from the lower bridge on the Mangaotaki Road (Piopio). All year
Mangawhio River between the Waikato River and the Falls. All year
Marokopa River downstream from its confluence with the Mangatuahaua Stream. All year
Ohinemuri River downstream from the Victoria Street Bridge, at Waihi. All year
Puniu River downstream from the Seafund Road bridge. All year
Waihou River. All year
Waikato River. All year
Waimakariri Stream. All year
Waipa River downstream from Toa Bridge (some 16km upstream from Otorohanga). All year
Wairoa River. All year
Waitawheta Stream downstream from the upstream end of the public vehicle access on Franklin Road. All year
Whanganui River downstream from its confluence with the Whakapapa River. All year
All other open waters, except those specified in Section 3.1 of this Schedule. 1 Oct – 30 Jun (inclusive)

3. CLOSED WATERS

3.1 Subject to Section 3.2 of this Schedule, no licence holder shall fish for sports fish from the following waters:

All rivers, streams and their tributaries which flow into but not including Lake Arapuni, Lake Waipapa, Lake Karapiro and that part of the Waikato River downstream from the Maraetai Dam to above the Karapiro Dam.

3.2 The closed waters restrictions in Section 3.1 of this Schedule do not apply to the following waters:

Mangawhio Stream and tributaries.
Pokaiwhenua Stream and tributaries.
Waipa Stream and tributaries.
Waikato River.
Waipapa River and tributaries.


4. AUTHORISED TACKLE

No licence holder, when fishing in the Auckland / Waikato Fish and Game Region, shall use as a bait any fish taken from any water other than in which it is being used as a bait.

5. FLYFISHING ONLY WATERS

5.1 Flyfishing is the only fishing method for sports fish allowed in the following waters and their tributaries:

Awakino River from its source to the Mahoenui Bridge.
Kakahu Stream (north-east of Okoroire).
Kaniwhaniwha Stream.
Mangatutu Stream from its source to the Lethbridge Road Bridge.
Ngakoaohia Stream from its source to the bridge on Pirongia-Kawhia roadway.

5.2 Flyfishing and spin fishing are the only fishing methods for sports fish allowed in the following waters:

Mangatangi Reservoir.
Mangatawhiri Reservoir.
All waters not specified in Sections 5.1, 6 and 7.1 of this Schedule.

6. BAIT FISHING WATERS

Bait fishing is permitted in the following waters, excluding tributaries:

Waikato River.
Lake Arapuni.
Lake Karapiro.
Lake Moananui.
Lake Otamatearoa (Muirs).
Lake Ototoa.
Lake Parkinson.
Lake Tomarata.
Lake Waipapa.
Lake Whatihua (Thomsons).
Ohinemuri River downstream from the Victoria Street Bridge at Waihi.
Ongarue River downstream from its confluence with the Waimiha Stream.
Marokopa River downstream from its confluence with the Mangatuahaua Stream.
Moakurarua Stream downstream from Mulligans Bridge (Honikiwi Road).
Waihou River downstream from the Okoroire Falls.
Waipa River downstream from the State Highway No. 3 Bridge at Otorohanga.
Whanganui River downstream from its confluence with the Whakapapa River.

7. COARSE FISHING WATERS

7.1 The following waters are designated coarse fishing waters:

Mangatawhiri River from the bridge on State Highway No. 2 to its confluence with the Waikato River.
Whangamarino River.
All lakes and ponds, excluding the Mangatangi Reservoir, Mangatawhiri Reservoir and any lake specified in Section 6 of this part of this Schedule.
7.2 There are no restrictions on the numbers of rods and running lines that a licence holder fishing for perch, tench or rudd may have assembled provided only one of which shall be used for fishing at any one time.

8. USE OF BOATS

No licence holder shall fish for sports fish from any vessel in that part of the Waikato River between the Arapuni Dam and the upper limits of Lake Karapiro (as shown by the white marker post, situated 200m below the Huihuitaha Stream mouth) unless that vessel is securely anchored at all material times.

9. DAILY BAG LIMIT OF KILLED SPORTS FISH

9.1 No more than 2 trout per day:

Awakino River.
Lake Karapiro.
Waipa River and its tributaries upstream from the State Highway No. 3 bridge at Otorohanga.

9.2 No more than 2 brown trout per day. Nil rainbow trout. All rainbow trout taken must be immediately released back into the water from which they have been caught:

Whakapapa River and its tributaries upstream from the confluence with the Piopiotea Stream.

9.3 No bag limit except that only 2 trout may exceed 30cm in length:

Waihou River and its tributaries upstream from Okoroire.
Waimakariri Stream and its tributaries.

9.4 No more than 5 trout or tench per day:

All waters except those specified in Sections 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 of this Schedule.

9.5 There is no bag limit on perch or rudd in all waters.

10. FISH LENGTH

The minimum length for trout taken shall be 30cm in all waters except in the Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and the Waimakariri Stream where there is no minimum length.



EASTERN FISH AND GAME REGION


Reference to description: New Zealand Gazette, No 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861 (SO Plan 58495)

1. INTERPRETATION

“Fly line” in the Eastern Region means any floating or sinking line used to facilitate casting that is greater than 3m in length.

“Set rod” means any assembled rod that is not in physical contact with a licence holder when being used to fish for sports fish.

“Wild rainbow trout” means any rainbow trout not having a fin clip mark or tag.

2. OPEN SEASON, PERMITTED METHODS, BAG LIMITS

Lakes / Rivers Open Season Permitted Methods Bag Limit
All other waters not listed and excepting closed waters (Section 3) 1 Oct – 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 2
Aniwaniwa Stream below main waterfall. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Aniwhenua Lake and canal. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Aratiatia Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Atiamuri Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Awahou Stream below Hamurana Road. All year Flyfishing only 8*
Flaxy Lake and Canal. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Hamurana Stream below Hamurana Road. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Hopuruahine Stream and tributaries above landmark pole. 1 Dec – 30 Jun Flyfishing only 8*
Kaitawa Lake. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Kaituna River below control gates. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Kaituna River below State Highway No. 2 Bridge. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
McLaren Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Maraetai Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Matahina Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Mokau Stream above landmark pole. 1 Dec – 30 Jun Flyfishing only 8*
Motu River above State Highway No. 35. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 2
Motu River below State Highway No. 35. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Ngahewa Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
Ngapouri Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
Ngongotaha Stream below State HighwayNo. 5 Bridge. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Ngongotaha Stream above State HighwayNo. 5 Bridge. 1 Dec – 30 Jun Flyfishing only 8*
Ohau Channel within landmarks at either end. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Flyfishing only 8*
Ohakuri Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Okareka Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
Okaro Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
Okataina Lake excepting areas below. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 8
· Winter shoreline area from Te Koutu Point landmark to west of Okataina Lodge landmark extending 200m offshore. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
· Within 200m of Log pool, Rayners 1 and 2 stream mouths. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Flyfishing only from1 April to 30 June 8
Putere Lakes. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Rangitaiki River below Otamatea Stream. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Rangitaiki River below State Highway No. 2 Bridge. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Rangitaiki Canal (Wheao). All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Rerewhakaaitu Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
Rotoehu Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
Rotoiti Lake excepting areas below. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 8
· Winter shoreline area from Ruato Bay landmark to Hinehopu Landmark extending 200m offshore, excepting areas below. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
· Within 200m of Ruato Bay stream mouth, Waiiti Stream mouth & the Pipe. All year Flyfishing only from1 April to 30 September 8
· Within 200m of Tapuaekura Bay stream mouth and Haparu Bay stream mouth. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Flyfishing only from1 April to 30 June 8
· Within 300m of the Ohau Channel delta landmark. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Flyfishing only 8
Rotoma Lake excepting areas below. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
· Winter shoreline areas between landmarks at Anaputa Point and Matahi Bay, and between landmarks in Manawahe Bay both extending 200m offshore. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 8
Rotomahana Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
Rotorua Lake excepting areas below. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
· Within 200m of Awahou Stream mouth. All year Flyfishing only 8*
· Within 200m of Ohau Channel entrance. All year Flyfishing only 8*
Ruahihi Canal. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Ruakituri River and tributaries (excluding Hangaroa) above Te Reinga Falls. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Flyfishing only 2
Tarawera Lake excepting areas below. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 8
· Within 200m of the Te Wairoa Stream mouth. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Flyfishing only 8, female trout only
· Within 200m of the mouths of Wairua Stream and Twin Creeks. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Flyfishing only 8
· Within 200m of the Tarawera Outlet. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Flyfishing only 8
· Winter shoreline area from Tarawera Outlet landmark to Te Tapahoro Bay landmark and 200m offshore. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
· Winter shoreline area from Te Wairoa Landing landmark to Otumutu Lagoon landmark and 200m offshore, excluding landmarked stream mouths as below. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
· Within 200m of the Landing and the Orchard Stream mouths. All year Flyfishing only 8
· Within 200m of the mouth of Waitangi Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Jun Flyfishing only 8
· Within 200m of the Otumutu Lagoon Streams 1 Oct – 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 8
Tarawera River from the outlet to the Tarawera falls, excluding the spawning sanctuary. 1 Oct – 30 May Flyfishing only 8
Tarawera River from the falls to State Highway No. 2. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Tarawera River below State Highway No. 2. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Tikitapu Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
Tiniroto Lakes. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Utuhina Stream below Devon Road Bridge. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Utuhina Stream above Devon Road Bridge but below Pukehangi Road Bridge. 1 Dec – 30 Jun Flyfishing only 8*
Waikareiti Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
Waikaremoana Lake excepting area below. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
· Within 200m radius of the Hopuruahine and Mokau landmark poles. All year Flyfishing only 8*
Waikaretaheke River down from Piripaua Powerhouse. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Waiau River below Waikaretaheke River. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Waikato River from Huka Falls to Maraetai. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Waimana River below the Matahi Bridge. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Waioeka River below the Tauranga Stream confluence. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Waioeka River below State Highway No. 2 Bridge. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Wairoa River below Te Ringa Falls to State Highway No. 2. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Wairoa River below State Highway No. 2 Bridge. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Wairoa River (Tauranga) below Lake McLaren. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Wairoa River (Tauranga) below State Highway No. 2 Bridge. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Waiteti Stream below Hamurana Road. All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Waiteti Stream above Hamurana Road. 1 Dec – 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Whakamarino Lake (Tuai Lake). 1 Oct – 30 Jun Flyfishing only 8*
Whakatane River below Owaka Stream. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Whakatane River below State Highway No. 2 Bridge. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Wheao River. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2

Bag limits denoted by 8* mean no licence holder shall kill more than 2 brown trout in a daily bag limit of 8 trout.


3. CLOSED WATERS

No licence holder shall fish for sports fish at any time from the following waters:

3.1 All streams flowing into Lake Tarawera and that portion of the Tarawera River enclosed by landmarks at the Lake Tarawera Outlet and extending approximately 150m downstream to landmarks in the river, otherwise known as the Tarawera Outlet Spawning Sanctuary;

3.2 The Utuhina Stream above the Pukehangi Road bridge and all tributaries of this stream;

3.3 The following streams and their tributaries which flow into Lake Rotorua:

(a) the Waiowhiro, Waiohewa, Waingaehe, Waimata and Waikuta Streams.
(b) the Hamurana Stream above the Hamurana Road bridge.
(c) the Awahou Stream above the Hamurana Road bridge.

3.4 All springs, streams and their tributaries which flow into Lake Waikareiti, and into or from Lakes Rotoma, Rotoehu, Rotomahana, Rerewhakaaitu, Rotokakahi, Okareka, Okataina and Rotoiti except the Ohau Channel and the Kaituna River.

3.5 The section of the Ruahihi Canal between the landmarks at the southern end of the canal which enclose the artificial spawning bed.

4. AUTHORISED TACKLE

4.1 No licence holder shall fish for sports fish with a set rod unless he or she is fishing from an unanchored boat.

4.2 Any downrigger or other device shall not contain or have attached to its weight more than
40m of suspension cable; and it is prohibited to attach any paravane or weights to a line used in conjunction with a downrigger, or use any line containing wire, lead or other metal in conjunction with a downrigger.

4.3 Downriggers, paravanes, weights to assist sinking of trolled lures and metal cored or wire lines are prohibited in Lakes Waikaremoana and Waikareiti.

5. BAIT FISHING WATERS

5.1 No licence holder when fishing in bait fishing waters shall use any whole fish sourced from any water other than that where the fishing is occurring

6. COARSE FISHING WATERS

There are no defined coarse fishing waters in the Eastern Region.

7. USE OF BOATS

7.1 No licence holder shall fish for trout from a boat in the following waters:

(a) that section of the Tarawera Outlet enclosed by landmarks;
(b) the designated winter shoreline-fishing areas on Lakes Tarawera, Rotoiti and Okataina (Schedule 2 Clause 2) from July 1 to September 30.


Note 1) No boats are allowed to pass through the Tarawera Outlet Spawning Sanctuary at any time.
2) No boats are permitted under Navigation Safety Rules to anchor in the Ohau Channel
7.2 No licence holder shall fish for trout from any unanchored boat:

(a) in waters that, at any time of the year, are reserved for artificial flyfishing.
(b) in waters that are within a 200m radius around the centre of the Utuhina, Waiteti, Ngongotaha and Hamurana Stream mouths in Lake Rotorua.
(c) in waters that are within the section of Rangiuru Bay defined by landmarks at Stoney Point and Kariri Point and extending 200m offshore in Lake Tarawera.
(d) Boats should be securely anchored with no more than two anchors.

8. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM LENGTH TO BE TAKEN

8.1 Lakes Waikaremoana, Kaitawa, Whakamarino (Tuai) and Waikareiti, and the Rotorua Lakes and their inflowing tributary streams. 350mm minimum
8.2 Lake Okataina. 350mm minimum
8.3 Ruakituri River and tributaries above Waitangi Falls. 600mm maximum
8.4 All other waters. No minimum size limit

8.5 No licence holder shall keep or kill any wild rainbow trout larger than 650mm caught in Lake Tarawera, including that section of the Tarawera River between the Tarawera Outlet and the falls approximately 2500m downstream from the Outlet.

9. HOURS OF FISHING

No licence holder shall fish for any sports fish between 12.00 midnight and 5.00 a.m.



HAWKE’S BAY FISH AND GAME REGION


Reference to description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861

1. INTERPRETATION

See First Schedule

2. OPEN SEASON, PERMITTED METHODS, BAG LIMITS

Lakes / Rivers Open Season Permitted Methods Bag Limit
All other waters not listed below 1 Oct – 30 April Artificial fly/spinner 2
All lakes of the region excepting those below. All year Artificial fly/spinner 4
· Larger of Twin Lakes, Kuripapango. All year Artificial fly/spinner No limit
· Te Pohue Lake. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait 4
Esk River including tributaries. 1 Oct – 30 April Artificial fly/spinner 1
Karamu Stream, excluding tributaries. All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait 2
Mohaka River below the confluence with the Mangatainoka River to Sate Highway No. 5, excluding tributaries. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Mohaka River below the Sate Highway No. 5 Bridge. All year Artificial fly/spinner 4
Mohaka River tributaries. 1 Oct – 30 April Artificial fly/spinner 1
Ngaruroro River and tributaries above the Kiwi Creek confluence. 1 Oct – 30 April Artificial fly/spinner 1
Ngaruroro River from Kiwi Creek to Whanawhana cable, excluding tributaries. All year Artificial fly/spinner 1
Ngaruroro River tributaries above Whanawhana cable. 1 Oct – 30 April Artificial fly/spinner 1
Ngaruroro River below the Whanawhana cable, excluding tributaries. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Ngaruroro River tributaries below the Whanawhana cable. 1 Oct – 30 April Artificial fly/spinner 2
Porangahau River downstream from its confluence with the Mangawhero Stream, excluding tributaries. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Tuki Tuki River downstream from the Sate Highway No. 50 road bridge, excluding tributaries. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Tutaekuri River downstream from its confluence with the Mangaone Stream, excluding tributaries. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Waipawa River downstream from the State Highway No. 50 bridge, excluding tributaries. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Waipunga River downstream from the falls, excluding tributaries. All year Artificial fly/spinner 2

3. CLOSED WATERS

No restrictions

4. COARSE FISHING WATERS

There are no defined coarse fishing waters in the Hawke’s Bay Region

5. USE OF BOATS

No restrictions

6. FISH LENGTH
Esk River above the State Highway No. 2 Road bridge, including
tributaries. 550mm maximum
Ngaruroro River above the Whanawhana cable, including tributaries. 550mm maximum
Lakes Tutira and Waikopiro. 350mm minimum
All other waters. No minimum size
length



TARANAKI FISH AND GAME REGION


Reference to description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861

1. DEFINITIONS

See First Schedule.

2. OPEN SEASON

2.1 The following waters are open all year:

(i) Lake Rotomanu.
(ii) Lake Mangamahoe, excluding the Waiwhakaiho inlet.
(iii) Lake Ngangana.
(iv) Opunake Lake.
(v) Lake Namunamu.
(vi) Waiwhakaiho River downstream from the end of Rimu Street extension.
(vii) Huatoki Stream downstream from Brois Street Bridge.
(viii) Stony (Hangatahua) River, Warea River, Kapoaiaia Stream, Waiaua River, Mangahume Stream, Kaupokonui Stream, Waingongoro River, all downstream from the State Highway No. 45 bridges.
(ix) Patea River downstream from Patea Dam.
(x) Waitara River downstream from the Manganui River confluence.
(xi) Whanganui River (excluding tributaries).
(xii) Retaruke River and tributaries downstream of Oio Road Bridge.
(xiii) Maanganuioteao River (excluding tributaries) downstream of the Orautoha Stream confluence.
(xiv) Mangawhero River (excluding tributaries) downstream from the “golf course” bridge at State Highway No. 49.
(xv) Tokiahuru Stream downstream from the bridge at State Highway No. 49.
(xvi) Waitaiki Stream downstream from the bridge at State Highway No. 49.

2.2 The following waters are open from 1 October – 30 June:

(i) Manganuioteao River upstream of the Orautoha Stream confluence but excluding the Waimarino Stream tributary.
(ii) Tokiahuru Stream upstream from the bridge at State Highway No. 49.
(iii) Waitaiki Stream upstream from the bridge at State Highway No. 49.
(iv) Raetihi Hydro Dam.

2.3 The following waters are open from 1 October – 30 April
and then from 1 June – 30 September:

(i) Lake Rotorangi from the dam face to Mangamingi Bridge.
(ii) Lake Ratapiko, except the inlet race.
(iii) Lahar Lake.

2.4 The following waters are open from 1 October – 20 April
and then from 10 July – 30 September:


(i) Lake Wiritoa.
(ii) Lake Pauri.

2.5 All other waters in the region are open from 1 October – 30 April.

3. CLOSED WATERS No restriction.

4. FLYFISHING ONLY WATERS

The following waters are restricted to flyfishing only:

(i) Lake Mangamahoe, including the Waiwhakaiho inlet.

5. BAIT FISHING WATERS

Baits specified in the First Schedule can be used in all waters of the Taranaki Region EXCEPT:

(i) Lake Mangamahoe, including the Waiwhakaiho inlet.
(ii) Mangaoraka Stream from the bridge at Te Arei Road West upstream to the bridge at Corbett Road.
(iii) Kaiauai Stream upstream of the bridge at Alfred Road.
(iv) Kapuni Stream upstream from the bridge at Skeet Road.
(v) Stony (Hangatahua) River from its source to the sea.

These waters are restricted to flyfishing only (i), or to fly and spin fishing only (ii – v).

6. COARSE FISHING WATERS

There are no coarse fishing waters in the Taranaki Region.

7. USE OF BOATS

No licence holder shall fish for sports fish from a boat in Lake Mangamahoe, including the Waiwhakaiho inlet.

8. DAILY LIMIT BAG

8.1 No licence holder shall on any day take, kill or be in possession of more than 1 sports fish from the following waters, provided that any sports fish more than 400mm in length taken shall be immediately released with as little injury as possible back into the water from which it had been taken:

(i) Mangaoraka Stream from the bridge at Te Arei Road West upstream to the bridge at Corbett Road.
(ii) Kaiauai Stream upstream of the bridge at Alfred Road.
(iii) Kapuni Stream upstream from the bridge at Skeet Road.

8.2 Stony (Hangatahua) River Special Regulations

(i) No licence holder shall on any day take, kill or be in possession of any brown trout. All brown trout caught must be released immediately back into the Stony River with as little injury as possible.
(ii) No licence holder shall on any day kill or be in possession of more than 2 rainbow trout.


8.3 No licence holder shall on any day kill more than 2 sports fish, other than perch, from the following waters:

(i) Lake Ngangana.
(ii) Lake Wiritoa.
(iii) Lake Namunamu.
(iv) Raetihi Hydro Dam.
(v) Lahar Lake.
(vi) Manganuioteao River and its tributaries.
(vii) All waters originating on the slopes of Mount Egmont/Taranaki, including Lakes Mangamahoe, Rotomanu, Opunake, Ratapiko and Rotorangi, but excluding waters specified in Sections 8.1 and 8.2 of this notice and the Waingongoro River downstream from Eltham Road.

8.4 No licence holder shall on any day kill more than 3 sports fish, other than perch, from the following waters:

(i) Manganuioteao River and its tributaries.

8.5 No licence holder shall on any day kill more than 4 sports fish, other than perch, from all other waters in the region.

8.6 There shall be no limit on the number of perch killed by a licence holder.

9. FISH LENGTH

There is no length limit for sports fish caught in the Taranaki Fish and Game Region, except of the maximum length limit in Section 8.1.




WELLINGTON FISH AND GAME REGION


Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861

1. DEFINITIONS

See First Schedule.

2. OPEN SEASON

2.1 The following waters are open all year (1 October to 30 September in the year following):

All Coastal dune lakes.
Henley Lake.
Hokowhitu Lagoon.
Hutt River.
Kawhatau River.
Lake Wairarapa.
Makakahi River, downstream from the road bridge at Eketahuna.
Manawatu River downstream from the Maunga Road Bridge (upstream of Dannevirke).
Mangahao River downstream from Marima Reserve Bridge.
Mangaone River (a tributary of the Tiraumea River).
Mangatainoka River downstream from the Scarborough-Konini Road Bridge.
Moawhango River.
Ohau River.
Oroua River downstream from the Ruahine Forest Park boundary.
Otaki River downstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary.
Pohangina River.
Porirua Lakes.
Rangitikei River downstream from the Matawhero Road Bridge (commonly called the Mangaohane Bridge).
Ruamahunga River downstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary.
Tauherenikau River downstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary.
Tiraumea River.
Upper Kourarau Dam (except all inflowing streams).
Waingawa River downstream from the Tararura Forest Park boundary.
Waiohine River downstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary.
Whitby Lakes.

2.2 All other waters in the region are open for fishing from 1 October to 30 April in the year following.

3. FLYFISHING AND SPINNER ONLY WATERS

3.1 The following waters are restricted to flyfishing only:

Hautapu, upstream from the road bridge numbered 741/10.96 on State Highway No. 1 by the Taihape Golf Club.
Kopuaranga.
Makuri, upstream from the township bridge.
Mangatoro.
Mangatarere.
Wainuiomata, downstream from the main township bridge.

3.2 The following waters and all their tributaries are restricted to flyfishing and spinner only:

Manawatu River upstream from the Maunga Road Bridge (upstream of Dannevirke).
Pourangaki River.
Rangitikei River and its tributaries upstream from the Matawhero Road Bridge (commonly called the Mangaohane Bridge).
Tokomaru River.
Waingawa River.

3.3 Bait fishing is allowed in all other waters

4. COARSE FISHING WATERS

Lake Waitawa (Otaki)
Upper and Lower Whitby Lakes
Lake Wairarapa
Ruamahanga Cut-Off

5. DAILY BAG LIMITS

5.1 No licence holder shall take, kill or be in possession of more than 1 trout in the following waters:

Akatarawa River.
Hautapu River upstream from the road bridge numbered 741/10.96 on State Highway No. 1 by the Taihape Golf Club.
Mangaohane Stream.
Mangatarere Stream.
Makuri River.
Manawatu River upstream from its confluence with the Maunga Road Bridge (upstream of Dannevirke).
Mangaroa River.
Pakuratahi Stream.
Pourangaki River.
Rangitikei River and its tributaries upstream of its confluence with the Ohinewaione Stream
(9 river kilometres upstream from the Springvale Bridge).
Tokomaru River.
Upper Kourarau Dam.
Waikanae River.
Wainuiomata River.
Whakatikei River.
All waters upstream from the boundaries of the Ruahine, Tararua and Rimutaka Forest Parks.

5.2 No licence holder shall take, kill or be in possession of more than 2 trout in the following waters:

Hutt River.

5.3 No licence holder shall take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 trout in the following waters:

Rangitikei River upstream from the Matawhero Road Bridge (commonly called Mangaohane Bridge) up to its confluence with the Ohinewaione Stream (9 river kilometres upstream from the Springvale bridge).

5.4 There is no limit in all other waters.

6. LENGTH LIMITS

6.1 There is no minimum length limit for sports fish taken in the Wellington Fish and Game Region.

6.2 No licence holder shall take or have in his or her possession any trout, which exceeds 550mm in length in the following waters:

Rangitikei River and its tributaries upstream from the Matawhero Road Bridge (commonly called the Mangaohane Bridge).
Hautapu River upstream from the road bridge numbered 741/10.96 on State Highway No. 1 by the Taihape Golf Club.
Upper Kourarau Dam.
Waingawa River upstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary.
Wainuiomata River downstream from the main township bridge.

6.3 No licence holder shall take or have in his or her possession any trout, which exceeds 450mm in length in the following waters:

Makuri River upstream from the township bridge.
Manawatu River upstream from the Maunga Road Bridge (upstream of Dannevirke).
Pourangaki River.
Tokomaru River.



NELSON / MARLBOROUGH FISH AND GAME REGION


Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861

1. DEFINITIONS

See First Schedule.

2. OPEN SEASON, METHOD RESTRICTIONS AND BAG LIMITS

2.1

Rivers / Lakes (excluding tributaries) Season Permitted Method Bag Limit
All waters of the region NOT mentioned in Sections 2.2 & 2.3 below or specified in Section 3 (Closed Waters). 1 Oct – 30 April Artificial fly or Spinner only 2

2.2 The following regulations apply to the waters listed below (but DOES NOT include tributaries):

Rivers / Lakes (excluding tributaries) Season Permitted Method Bag Limit
Aorere River downstream from the road bridge at Rockville. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Argyle Pond and lower hydro canals downstream to its confluence withthe Wairau River. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Awatere River. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Buller River downstream from Gowan Bridge. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Clarence River downstream from the Acheron confluence. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Cobb Reservoir. All year All legal methods permitted 4
Conway River. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Lake Rotoiti, except for closed areas –see 3.2. All year All legal methods permitted 4
Lake Rotoroa, except for closed areas –see 3.2. All year All legal methods permitted 4
Lake Tennyson. 1 Oct – 30 April All legal methods permitted 4
Lyell Creek (Kaikoura) downstream from State Highway No. 1. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Maitai River below the Lower Nile Street Bridge. All year Artificial fly or spinner (child licence holders may use bait) 2
Maruia River downstream of Maruia Falls. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Matakitaki River downstream from the State Highway No. 6 Bridge. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Middle Creek (Kaikoura) downstream from State Highway No. 1. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Motueka River downstream from the Peninsula Road Bridge at Ngatimoti. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Oaro River. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Opawa River downstream from State Highway No. 1 Bridge (including Roses Overflow). All year All legal methods permitted 2
Pelorus River downstream from its confluence with the Rai River. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Takaka River downstream from its confluence with the Waingaro River. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Taylor River downstream from the New Renwick Road bridge. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Waimea and Wairoa Rivers downstream of the confluence with the Lee River. All year All legal methods permitted 2
Wairau River (including the Diversion) downstream from the Wash Bridge. All year All legal methods permitted 2

2.3 No licence holder shall on any day take, kill or be in possession of more than 2 sportsfish in
the following waters (including tributaries), where only one of these fish may exceed 500mm in length (1+ BAG LIMIT):

Rivers / Lakes (including tributaries) Season Permitted Method Bag Limit
Acheron River upstream of its confluence with the Severn River 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Baton River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Branch River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
D’Urville River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Deepdale River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Glenroy River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Goulter River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Lake Daniells. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Matakitaki River upstream of its confluence with the Glenroy River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Motueka River upstream of its confluence with the Wangapeka River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Motupiko River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Opouri River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Owen River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Pearse River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Pelorus River upstream of its confluence with the Rai River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+

Rahu River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Rainbow River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Riwaka River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Ronga River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Sabine River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Spring Creek. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Severn River 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Travers River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Waikoropupu River 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Wangapeka River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Warwick River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Whakapuaka River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+
Woolley River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1+

3. CLOSED WATERS

No licence holder shall take:

3.1 Salmon in the Wairau River and its tributaries lying upstream of the Wash Bridge or in the Acheron River and its tributaries lying upstream of the Severn confluence or in the Clarence River and its tributaries lying upstream of the Styx confluence.

3.2 Sports fish from Lake Rotoiti or Lake Rotoroa, between 1 May and 30 September, within 100m from the centre of the meeting line with the lakes, of the following rivers and streams;

Lake Rotoiti:

(a) Travers River;
(b) Coldwater Stream;
(c) Black Valley Stream;
(d) Buller River.

Lake Rotoroa:

(a) Sabine River;
(b) D’Urville River;
(c) Gowan River.


4. AUTHORISED TACKLE (in addition to Section 2 of the First Schedule)

Refer to Section 2.

4.1 Down riggers are permitted when lake fishing.

5. FLYFISHING ONLY WATERS

No restrictions.

6. BAIT FISHING WATERS

Refer to 2.2.

7. COARSE FISHING WATERS

Fishing for coarse fish in all waters in the Nelson / Marlborough Region is prohibited.

8. USE OF BOATS

No licence holder shall fish for sports fish from any boat in those parts of Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoroa within a radius of 100m from the centre of the meeting lines of those rivers and streams listed:

Lake Rotoiti:

(a) Travers River;
(b) Coldwater Stream;
(c) Black Valley Stream;
(d) Buller River.

Lake Rotoroa:

(a) Sabine River;
(b) D’Urville River;
(c) Gowan River.

9. DAILY LIMIT BAGS

9.1 No licence holder shall on any day take, kill or be in possession of more than the Bag Limits specified in Sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 9.2.

9.2 No licence holder shall on any day take, kill or be in possession of more than two salmon.

10. FISH LENGTH

There is no minimum size limit for trout or salmon taken in the Nelson / Marlborough Fish and Game Region.



NORTH CANTERBURY FISH AND GAME REGION


Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861

1. DEFINITIONS

The North Canterbury Fish and Game Region is divided into two zones:

“Eastern Zone”: The area to the east of a line extending from the white posts on the Rakaia River (near the Coleridge Power Station), to the confluence of the Staircase Stream and the Waimakariri River (above Woodstock), to the Oxford-Glentui Road Bridge on the Ashley River, to the junction of the Hurunui River with the South Branch, to the junction of the Waiau and Hope Rivers; and excluding Lake Rubicon.

“Western Zone”: The area to the west of the eastern zone plus Lake Rubicon.

2. OPEN SEASON

Except as closed under 3 or restricted elsewhere in the notice.

Rivers / Lake Season Permitted Method Trout Limit Salmon Limit
Ada River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Ashley River, above Oxford-Glentui Road Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 1 0
Ashley River, below Oxford-Glentui Road Bridge. All year All legal methods* 2 2
Avoca River 1 Dec – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Avon River. All year All legal methods* 2 2
Boyle River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Broken River. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 1 0
Cam River, above the State Highway No. 1 Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 2
Cam River, below the State Highway No. 1 Bridge. All year All legal methods* 2 2
Christchurch Groynes Fishing Lakes All year All legal methods* 2 2
Coleridge Tailrace. 1 Oct – 31 Mar Spinner/fly 2 0
Coleridge, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Aprand1 June – 31 Aug Spinner/fly 2** 4**
Cust River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 0
Ellesmere, Lake. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 2
Esk River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Evelyn, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Forsyth, Lake. All year All legal methods* 2 n/a
Georgina, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Glenariffe Stream. 1 Oct – 31 Mar Spinner/fly 2 0
Goat Hill Stream 1 Oct – 31 Mar Spinner/fly 2 0
Grasmere, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Guyon Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Halswell Canal, above the Duck Pond Road Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Halswell Canal, below the Duck Pond Road Bridge. All year All legal methods* 2 n/a
Halswell River, above the Seabridge Road Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Halswell River, below the Seabridge Road Bridge. All year All legal methods* 2 n/a
Harper River. 1 Dec – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Harts Creek. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Hawdon, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Hawkins River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Heathcote River. All year All legal methods* 2 2
Henrietta, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Henry River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Hope River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Hororata River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Hurunui River, between Lake Sumner and South Branch confluence. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Hurunui River, above Lake Sumner. 1 Dec – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 1 0
Hurunui River, below the South Branch confluence. All year All legal methods* 2 2
Hurunui River, South Branch. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 1 0
Hydra Waters. 1 Oct – 31 Mar Spinner/fly 2 0
Ida Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Flyfishing only 2 n/a
Irwell River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Kaiapoi Lakes All year All legal methods* 2 n/a
Kaiapoi River, above the Cust Main Drain confluence. 1 Oct – 31 Mar All legal methods* 2 2
Kaiapoi River, below the Cust Main Drain confluence. All year All legal methods* 2 2
Kaituna River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Katrine, Loch. 5 Nov – 30 Apr and1 Jun – 30 Sep Spinner/fly 2 2
Lake Stream 1 Oct – 31 Mar Spinner/fly 2 0
Leader River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 2
Lee Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 2
Letitia, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Lewis River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0

LII (L2) River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Lilian, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Lyndon, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr and1 Jun – 31 Aug Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Mandamas River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 2
Manuka Point Stream. 1 Oct – 31 Mar Spinner/fly 2 0
Marymere, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Flyfishing only 2 n/a
Mason, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Minchin, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Monck (Catherine), Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Flyfishing only 2 n/a
Monopolies Pond All year All legal methods* 2 n/a
Nina River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Okuku River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Okuti River, above the Te Oka Bay Road Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Okuti River, below the Te Oka Bay Road Bridge. All year All legal methods* 2 n/a
Pahau River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 2
Pearson, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr and1 Jun – 30 Sep Spinner/fly 2 2
Porter River. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 1 0
Poulter River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Rakaia River, above the Coleridge Tailrace confluence. 1 Oct – 31 Mar Spinner/fly 2 0
Rakaia River, below the Coleridge Tailrace confluence. All year All legal methods* 2 2
Rotokahatu Lake All year All legal methods* 2 n/a
Rubicon, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Ryton River. 1 Dec – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Saltwater Creek. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 2
Sarah, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Flyfishing only 2 n/a
Selfe, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr and1 Jun – 30 Sep Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Selwyn River, above the Upper Huts. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Selwyn River, below the Upper Huts. All year All legal methods* 2 n/a
South Branch of Waimakariri, below Dickies Road Bridge. All year All legal methods* 2 2
South Branch of Waimakariri, above Dickies Road Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 2
Sheppard, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Flyfishing only 2 n/a
Slovens Creek. 5 Nov – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 1 0
Styx River, above the Marshlands Road Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 2
Styx River, below the Marshlands Road Bridge. All year All legal methods* 2 2
Sumner, Lake. All year Spinner/fly 2 2**
Taylor, Lake. 5 Nov – 30 Apr and1 Jun – 30 Sep Spinner/fly 2 n/a
Tentburn Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 2
Waiau River, above the Hope River confluence. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Waiau River, below the Hope River confluence. All year All legal methods* 2 2
Waikari River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Waimakariri River, above Staircase Stream confluence. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Waimakariri River, below the Staircase Stream confluence. All year All legal methods* 2 2
Waipara River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Wairewa River, above the Te Oka Bay Road Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods* 2 n/a
Wairewa River, below the Te Oka Bay Road Bridge. All year All legal methods* 2 n/a
Wilberforce Diversion. 1 Dec – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Wilberforce River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Spinner/fly 2 0
Winding Creek. 5 Nov – 31 Mar Spinner/fly 1 0

Notes to above table:

*See section 6 for further restrictions on bait fishing for sports fish.
**See section 8 for further restrictions of daily bag limits.

2.2 All lakes, rivers and streams in the eastern zone not mentioned in 2

1 October to 30 April All legal baits 2 trout, 2 salmon

2.3 All lakes in the western zone not mentioned in 2

5 November to 30 April Spinner, fly 2 trout

2.4 All tributaries of western zone lakes not mentioned in 2

1 December to 30 April Spinner, fly 2 trout

3. CLOSED WATERS

3.1 No licence holder shall fish for sports fish in the following waters:

Lake Marion.
The Avon River between the Armagh and Barbadoes Street bridges.
St Annes Lagoon near Cheviot.
The tailrace of the Highbank Power Station.
Within 100m of the outfall of any licensed fish farm.

3.2 No licence holder shall fish for salmon in the following waters:

Western zone rivers.
The Kowai River and its tributaries from 1 March to 30 April.
Hacketts Creek from 1 March to 30 April.

3.3 No licence holder aged over 17 years as of 1 October 2005, shall fish in the Christchurch Groynes Fishing Lakes.

4. AUTHORISED TACKLE

See First Schedule.

5. COARSE FISHING WATERS

Kaiapoi Lakes.
Rotokahatu Lake.
Monopolies Pond.

6. BAIT FISHING WATERS

6.1 Bait fishing for trout is permitted in the eastern zone between 1 October and 30 April only, except at the Christchurch Groynes Fishing Lakes where bait fishing is permitted all year.

6.2 Bait fishing for salmon is prohibited except in the:

6.2.1 Kaiapoi River between 1 October and 30 April
6.2.2 The Christchurch Groynes Fishing Lakes all year.

7. USE OF BOATS

7.1 Fishing from boats which are being mechanically propelled is permitted in:

All rivers. Lake Coleridge.
Lake Sumner. Lake Forsyth.
Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora).

7.2 Fishing from boats which are not being mechanically propelled is permitted in:

All rivers. Lake Lyndon.
All eastern zone lakes. Lake Pearson.
Lake Coleridge. Lake Selfe.
Lake Evelyn. Lake Sumner.
Lake Georgina. Lake Taylor.
Loch Katrine.

8. DAILY LIMIT BAGS

8.1 No licence holder shall take, kill or be in possession of more than 1 tench from the Coarse Fishing Waters named in Section 5.

8.2 In addition to the daily limit bags described in Sections 2 and 8.1, no licence holder shall take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.

9. FISH LENGTH

9.1 Maximum Length:

a) Ashley River above the Oxford-Glentui Bridge. 400mm
b) Broken River and all of its tributaries (including
Winding Creek, Porter River and Slovens Creek). 400mm
c) The Hurunui River above Lake Sumner. 400mm
d) The South Branch of the Hurunui River. 400mm
e) Tench in Coarse Fishing Waters. 150mm
f) Other waters. No restriction

9.2 Minimum Length No restriction

10. HOURS OF FISHING

10.1 Western Zone lakes which are open to fishing between 1 June – 31 August: 5.00 a.m. to
12.00 midnight only.

10.2 All other waters: No restriction.



WEST COAST FISH AND GAME REGION


Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861

1. DEFINITIONS

For interpretation of terms, refer to the First Schedule of this notice or the Freshwater Fisheries Regulations 1983.

2. OPEN SEASON

2.1 Open season for trout and perch

The season duration for trout and perch in the following waters and their estuaries (excluding tributaries) shall be all year:

Arahura River. Downstream of Milltown (Landsburgh) Bridge.
Arawhata River. Downstream of Haast / Jackson Bay Road.
Arnold River.
Big Ditch Creek. Downstream of State Highway No. 67.
Big Totara River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Big Wanganui River.
Brunner Lake.
Buller River. Downstream of Lyell confluence.
Cascade River.
Cook River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Deadmans Creek. Downstream of State Highway No. 67.
Ellery Lake.
Grey River. Downstream of Clarke Confluence.
Haast River. Downstream of Pleasant Flat Bridge.
Hapuka River.
Haupiri Lake.
Hindleys Creek.
Hokitika River. Downstream of swing bridge at Lower Gorge.
Ianthe Lake (outlet closed).
Inangahua River (Lower). From Perseverance Bridge to Buller Confluence.
Jacobs River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Kaniere Lake.
Kaniere River.
Karamea River. Downstream of cableway at mouth of Lower Gorge.
Karangarua River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Kohaihai River. Downstream of Heaphy Track Bridge.
Kokatahi River. Downstream of Styx Confluence.
Kumara / Kapitea Reservoir system. Downstream of Old Christchurch Road.
Little Totara River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Little Wanganui River. Downstream of the cableway.
Mahinapua Lake and outlet creek.
Mahitahi River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Mapourika Lake.
Martins Creek. Downstream of Martins Creek Bridge.
Mikonui River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Moeraki Lake.
Moeraki River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Mokihinui River. Downstream of cableway at Welcome Creek.
New River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Ngakawau River. Downstream of State Highway No. 67.
Nile River. Downstream of Awakere confluence.
Okari River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Okarito River and lagoon.
Okuru River. Downstream of Haast / Jackson Bay Road.
Omoeroa River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Oparara River. Downstream of Karamea Kohaihai Road.
Orawaiti River. Downstream of State Highway No. 67
Paringa Lake.
Paringa River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Poerua River (South Westland). Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Porarari River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Punakaiki River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Taramakau River. Downstream of bridge at Jacksons.
Totara River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Turnbull River. Downstream of Haast / Jackson Bay Road.
Wahapo Lake.
Waiatoto River. Downstream of Haast / Jackson Bay Road.
Waikukupa River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Waimangaroa River. Downstream of State Highway No. 67.
Waita River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Waitaha River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Whakapohi River. Downstream of State Highway No. 6.
Whareatea River. Downstream of State Highway No. 67.
Whataroa River.

The season duration for trout and perch in all other waters shall be: 1 October – 30 April (incl.)

2.2 Open season for salmon

The open season for salmon in Lakes Mapourika, Paringa
(including Windbag Strm) and Lake Moeraki shall be 1 October – 31 March (incl.)
All other waters 1 October – 30 April (incl.)

3. CLOSED WATERS

McDonalds creek at Lake Mapourika is closed to fishing at all times.

4. AUTHORISED TACKLE

All legal methods as described in the First Schedule to this notice are permitted in all waters.

5. FLYFISHING ONLY WATERS

There are no flyfishing only waters in the West Coast Region.

6. BAIT FISHING

Permitted in all waters.


7. COARSE FISHING WATERS

There are no special conditions relating to coarse fishing other than those provided for in the First Schedule to this notice.

8. BOATS

There are no special conditions relating to the use of boats for angling.

9. DAILY BAG LIMITS

9.1 No licence holder shall on any day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish, of which not more than 2 may be trout taken from the following waters:

Big River.
Bruce Stream.
Crooked River.
Deep Creek.
Duck Creek.
Harris Creek.
Haupiri River.
Karamea River and tributaries (above cableway at mouth of lower gorge).
Larrys Creek.
Mokihinui River and tributaries (upstream of Welcome Creek).
Molloy Creek.
Moonlight River.
Murray Creek.
Ohikanui River.
Orangipuku River.
Rough River.
Stony Creek.
Waitahu River.

9.2 In all other waters, except in the case of perch for which there is no daily limit, no licence holder shall on any day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sportsfish, of which not more than 1 may be a salmon and no more than 2 may be rainbow trout.

10. FISH LENGTH

10.1 The minimum length for trout and salmon in the following waters shall be 250mm:

Lake Ellery.
Lake Mapourika.
Lake Moeraki.
Lake Paringa.

In all other waters there shall be no minimum length.





CENTRAL SOUTH ISLAND FISH AND GAME REGION


Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861, as amended by New Zealand Gazette, No. 129, 29 August 1991, page 2786

1. INTERPRETATION

In this notice:

“Ashburton Lakes” means Lakes Clearwater, Denny, Donn, Emily, Emma, Heron, Maori Lakes, Roundabout, Spider and their tributaries but does not include Lake Camp.

“Upper Waitaki Lakes” means Lakes Waitaki, Aviemore, Benmore, Middleton, Ohau, Ruataniwha including Wairepo Arm and Kellands Pond, Pukaki and Tekapo.

“Waitaki Hydro Canals” means Ohau ‘B’-Ohau ‘C’, Pukaki-Ohau, Ruataniwha-Ohau ‘B’ and
Tekapo-Pukaki canals.

“Winter Fishing Rivers” means the Ashburton, Rangitata, Opihi and Waitaki rivers below their State Highway No. 1 bridges and does not include their tributaries.

2. OPEN SEASON
Season Duration
2.1 All waters of the Region except those specified in Sections 2.2 and 3 of this notice 1 Oct – 30 Apr

2.2 The following season durations apply to the waters listed below:

Season Duration
Ahuriri River Lagoons. 3 Dec – 30 Apr
Ahuriri River and its tributaries upstream of and including Longslip Creek. 3 Dec – 30 Apr
Ahuriri River and its tributaries downstream of Longslip Creek. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Ashburton Lakes. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Centennial Park Lake (Timaru). All year
Deep Stream and its tributaries east of the bridge where it enters Lake Aviemore. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Hakataramea River. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
High country tarns or lagoons and their tributaries. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Lake Alexandrina and its tributaries. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Lake Alexandrina (Winter Season). 1 June – 31 Jul
Lake Camp. 5 Nov – 31 May
Lake Macgregor. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Lake Merino. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Lake Poaka. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Larch Stream. 5 Nov – 31 Jan
Loch Cameron. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Maerewhenua River. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Otematata River and its tributaries. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Rangitata Diversion Race from the intake downstream to Rakaia River Road. All year
Saltwater Creek. All year
Tekapo River downstream of the lower powerlines across the river approximately 1km upstream from Lake Benmore. All year
Tekapo River and tributaries upstream of the lower powerlines across the river approximately 1km upstream from Lake Benmore. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Tinwald Domain Pond – child licence holders only. All year
Twizel River and its tributaries 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Upper Waitaki Lakes. All year
Upper Waitaki Lakes tributaries. 5 Nov – 30 Apr
Waitaki Hydro Canals. All year
Winter Fishing Rivers. 1 June – 31 Aug

3. CLOSED WATERS

No licence holder shall fish for:

3.1 Sportsfish:

3.1.1 In the Awakino River.
3.1.2 In the Tinwald Domain Pond if the holder of other than a child’s licence.


3.2 Salmon:

3.2.1 In Lake Stream.
3.2.2 In the Rangitata River and tributaries upstream of Turn Again Point and shown by the white posts on the riverbank between 1 March and 30 April.
3.2.3 In the Waitaki River and its tributaries between the Waitaki Dam and the mouth of the Maerewhenua River between 1 April and 30 April.

3.3 Trout:

3.3.1 In the Rangitata River and tributaries upstream of Turn Again Point and shown by the white posts on the riverbank between 1 April and 30 April.
3.3.2 In Lake Stream between 1 April and 30 April.

4. AUTHORISED TACKLE

4.1 No licence holder when fishing for sportsfish shall use any unsportsmanlike device or method.

4.2 A licence holder when fishing for sportsfish in the Rangitata River or its tributaries:

4.2.1 May use, seaward of a line drawn between the 2 poles situated near the upstream limit of the estuarine area, an artificial fly only if the total weight of everything attached to the cast does not exceed 28g.
4.2.2 May cast other than from the reel or retrieve other than by winding the reel only when using bait or flyfishing, or when fishing with an artificial fly seaward of a line drawn between the 2 poles situated near the upstream limit of the estuarine area.

4.3 Down riggers, paravanes, metal cored or wire lines and weights to assist sinking of trolled lures are prohibited in Lake Alexandrina.

5. FLYFISHING ONLY WATERS

Ahuriri River Lagoons.
Any High Country tarn or lagoon.
Hakataramea River upstream from the State Highway No. 82 bridge.
Hinds River, provided that a child or junior licence holder may fish with any lawful lure.
Lake Denny.
Lake Donn.
Lake Emily.
Maori Lakes.
Lake Merino.
Lake Poaka.
Lake Spider.
Loch Cameron.
Maerewhenua River upstream from the State Highway No. 83 bridge.
Omarama Stream upstream from State Highway No. 8 bridge.
Tengawai River.

6. BAIT FISHING WATERS

6.1 Bait fishing is not permitted in the following waters (tributaries included):

Ahuriri River.
Ashburton River North Branch.
Ashburton River South Branch upstream from and including the junction of Taylors Stream.
Deep Stream, a tributary to Lake Aviemore.
Hakataramea River downstream from the State Highway No. 82 bridge.
Kakanui River upstream from Five Forks bridge.
Lake Alexandrina.
Lake Benmore, if fished from a boat or flotation device.
Lake Camp.
Lake Clearwater.
Lake Emma.
Lake MacGregor.
Lake Mystery.
Lake Ohau, if fished from a boat or flotation device.
Maerewhenua River downstream from the State Highway No. 83 bridge.
Ohapi Stream.
Ohau River.
Otematapaio River.
Otematata River.
Rangitata River upstream from the white posts on the riverbanks at Turn Again Point.
Tekapo River tributaries.
Twizel River.
Waihao River upstream from the Waihao Forks Bridges.
Winter fishing rivers during the winter season.

7. COARSE FISHING WATERS

Saltwater Creek.
Centennial Park Lake (Timaru).

8. USE OF BOATS

8.1 Fishing from boats is prohibited in:

Lake Camp.
Lake Denny.
Lake Donn.
Lake Emily.
Kellands Pond.
Lake Roundabout.
Lake Spider.
Wairepo Arm of Lake Ruataniwha.
That part of the region seaward of the Rangitata River mouth, except from an anchored boat between the hours of 7.00 a.m. and 9.00 p.m. on any day at a seaward distance greater than 200m from the nearest shore at low tide. The seaward boundary of the Central South Island Region around the Rangitata River mouth is a line drawn at a distance of 500m from any place where at low tide the waters of the river meet the waters of the sea.

8.2 Fishing from any unmoored boat is prohibited in:

Lake Emma.
Lake MacGregor.
Lake Middleton.
Maori Lakes.

9. DAILY LIMIT BAGS

9.1 All waters within the region other than those stated in sections 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5 of this notice shall have a daily limit bag of 4 sportsfish of which no more than 2 may be salmon and no more than 2 may be trout.

9.2 The daily limit bag in the following waters and their tributaries shall be 6 sportsfish of which no more than 2 may be salmon and no more than 4 may be trout:

Ahuriri River downstream from Longslip Creek.
Ashburton River South Branch downstream from Taylors Stream.
Kakanui River downstream from Five Forks Bridge.
Lake Aviemore.
Lake Benmore.
Lake Middleton.
Lake Ohau.
Lake Pukaki.
Lake Tekapo.
Lake Waitaki.
Opihi River downstream from the Opuha River junction.
Orari River downstream from Slip Panel Stream.
Otematata River downstream from Clear Stream.
Rangitata River downstream from Turn Again Point.
Tekapo River.
Temuka River.
Waihao River downstream from the Waihao Forks bridges.
Waihi River.
Waitaki River.

9.3 The daily limit bag in Winter Fishing Rivers during the winter season shall be 2 sportsfish.

9.4 The daily limit bag for the Lake Alexandrina summer season shall be 6 sportsfish of which no more than 2 may be salmon and no more than 4 may be trout of which no more than 1 may be a brown trout. The daily limit bag for the Lake Alexandrina winter season shall be 2 sportsfish of which none may be brown trout.

9.5 The daily limit bag in Lake Heron and Lake Opuha and their tributaries shall be 6 sportsfish of which no more than 4 may be trout.

10. MINIMUM LENGTH

The minimum length for salmon killed in waters of the region shall be 300mm except in Lake Heron where the minimum length shall be 250mm and for the period 1 March to 30 April the maximum length shall be 450mm.



OTAGO FISH AND GAME REGION


Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861

1. DEFINITIONS

See First Schedule.

2. OPEN SEASON, METHODS AND BAG LIMITS

2.1 Rivers / Lakes Season Permitted Method Bag Limit
All lakes, rivers and streams above the Clyde Dam not mentioned in 2.3. 1 Nov – 30 Apr All legal methods 1

2.2 Rivers / Lakes Season Permitted Method Bag Limit
All lakes, rivers and streams below the Clyde Dam and any other catchments flowing to the sea not mentioned in 2.3. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3

2.3 Fishing Regulations for the Otago Rivers and Lakes:
Rivers / Lakes Season Permitted Method Bag Limit
Akatore Estuary. All year All legal methods 6
Akatore River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Albert Burn. 1 Nov – 31 May Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Arrow River. All year All legal methods 3
Blakelys Dam. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 1
Butchers Dam. All year All legal methods 3
Caples River.* Refer to clause 11 of this part of the notice. 1 Nov – 31 May* Refer to clause 11 below Flyfishing only 1
Cadrona River 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 1
Caples River. * Refer to clause 11 of this part of the notice 1 Nov – 31 May * Refer to clause 11 below Flyfishing only 1
Careys Creek. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Careys Creek downstream of rail line Bridge. All year All legal methods 3
Catlins Estuary downstream of State Highway No. 92 Bridge. All year All legal methods 6
Catlins River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 6
Clutha River upstream from Luggate Bridge (except Deans Bank Section). All year Artificial fly or spinner only 6
Clutha River Deans Bank Section, (defined by landmark posts 1km below Lake Wanaka and 600m above Albert Town Bridge). 1 Oct – 31 May Flyfishing only 6
Clutha River downstream of Luggate Bridge. All year All legal methods 6
Coalpit Dam. All year All legal methods 1
Conroys Dam. All year All legal methods 1
Contour Channel. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Dart River. All year Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Deep Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Diamond Creek. 1 Oct – 31 May Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Diamond Lake. All year Artificial fly or spinner only 3
Dingleburn River. 1 Nov – 31 May Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Falls Dam. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 6
Fraser Dam. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Fraser River below dam. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Fraser River Upper. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 1
Glenorchy Lagoons. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Greenstone River.* Refer to clause 11 of this part of the notice. 1 Nov – 31 May* Refer to clause 11 below Flyfishing only 1
Hamiltons Dam. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 1
Hawea River. All year Artificial fly or spinner only 6
Hoffmans Dam. All year All legal methods 1
Hores Control Pond. All year All legal methods 6
Hunter River. 1 Nov – 31 May Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Ida Burn Dam. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Kaihiku Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Kaikorai Stream and Estuary. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Kawarau River. All year All legal methods 6
Knights Dam. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Kuriwao Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Kye Burn. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Lake Dispute. 1 Oct – 31 May Artificial fly or spinner only 3
Lake Dunstan. All year All legal methods 6
Lake Hawea. All year All legal methods 6
Lake Hayes. All year All legal methods 3
Lake Johnson. All year All legal methods 1
Lake Kirkpatrick. All year Artificial fly or spinner only 3
Lake Mahinerangi. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 6
Lake Onslow. All year All legal methods 10
Lake Roxburgh. All year All legal methods 6
Lake Sylvan. All year All legal methods 6
Lake Waihola including the outlet and waterways interconnected with Lake Waipori. All year All legal methods 6
Lake Waipori and outlet. All year All legal methods 6
Lake Wakatipu. All year All legal methods 6
Lake Wanaka. All year All legal methods 6
Lee Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Lindis River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 1
Lochy River downstream from Billy Creek confluence. 1 Nov – 31 May Flyfishing only 1
Loganburn Dam. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 6
Maclennan River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 6
Makarora River. 1 Nov – 31 May Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Makarora River downstream of Wilkin River confluence. All year Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Manorburn Dam Lower. 1 Nov – 31 May All legal methods 6
Manorburn Dam Upper. 1 Nov – 31 May All legal methods 6
Manuherikia and tributaries. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 1
Mathias Dam. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Matukituki River. 1 Nov – 31 May Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Matukituki River downstream from Mototapu confluence. All year Artificial fly or spinner only 1
McAtamney’s Head Pond. All year All legal methods 6
Meggat Burn. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Moke Lake. All year Artificial fly or spinner only 3
Molyneux Pond. All year All legal methods 1
Motatapu River. 1 Nov – 31 May Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Nenthorn Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Nevis River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr Flyfishing only 1
Owaka River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 6
Owaka River downstream of State Highway No. 92. All year All legal methods 6
Pleasant River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Pomahaka River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 6
Pomahaka River downstream of Swans Bridge. All year All legal methods 6
Pomahaka River upstream from Park Hill Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Poolburn Dam. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Puerua Estuary downstream of State Highway No. 92 Bridge. All year All legal methods 6
Puerua Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Rees River. 1 Nov – 31 May Flyfishing only 1
Rees River downstream from Muddy Creek. All year Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Reid Lake. All year Artificial fly or spinner only 3
Routeburn River. 1 Nov – 31 May Flyfishing only 0
Rutherfords Dam. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 1
Shag River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Shag River downstream of State Highway No. 1 Bridge. All year All legal methods 3
Shotover River. All year All legal methods 6
Silverstream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Southern Reservoir. All year Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Styx Weir pond. All year All legal methods 6

Sullivans Dam. All year Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Sutton Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Tahakopa River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 6
Tahakopa River downstream Maclennan River confluence. All year All legal methods 6
Taieri River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 6
Taieri River downstream of Silverstream confluence. All year All legal methods 6
Teviot River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 6
Three O’Clock Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Timaru River. 1 Nov – 31 May Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Timaru River downstream from Timaru Road Bridge. All year Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Tokomairiro River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Tokomairiro River downstream from Coal Gully Road Bridge. All year All legal methods 6
Tomahawk Lagoon. All year All legal methods 1
Tuapeka River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Victoria Dam. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Von Lake. 1 Nov – 31 May Flyfishing only 1
Von River. 1 Nov – 31 May Flyfishing only 1
Waipahi River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 6
Waipori River 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Waitahuna River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Waitati River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Waitati River downstream of Orokonui Stream confluence. All year All legal methods 3
Waiwera River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 6
Wakouaiti River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Wakouaiti River downstream of State Highway No. 1 Road Bridge. All year All legal methods 6
Waters of Leith. 1 Oct – 30 Apr All legal methods 3
Waters of Leith downstream from Leith Street Foot Bridge. All year All legal methods 3
Wilkin River. 1 Nov – 31 May Artificial fly or spinner only 1
Young River. 1 Nov – 31 May Artificial fly or spinner only 1

3. CLOSED SEASON

Fishing for sports fish is not permitted at any time in the following specified waters:

Bullock Creek, from Lake Wanaka to source.
Horne Creek, from Lake Wakatipu to source.
Lake Wakatipu, within the waters of Queenstown Bay bounded by a straight line drawn from the outermost point of Queenstown Gardens to the point where the south bank of One Mile Creek meets Lake Wakatipu.
Lake Wanaka, within 150m of any part of the launch wharf at the township of Wanaka, within 150m of any part of the public jetty at the Wanaka Marina, and anywhere within 150m of the shoreline between the wharf and the jetty.
Lake Wakatipu, within 100m of any part of the wharf in Black Bay (commonly known as the Walter Peak Jetty).
Lochy River catchment upstream from the Billy Creek confluence.
Mill Creek (which flows into Lake Hayes), from the Speargrass Flat Road bridge to the source.
All waters in which sports fish are held in captivity for display, hatching or other purposes, or within a distance of 100m from any part of the outer boundaries of such waters.

4. AUTHORISED TACKLE

Refer to 2.3.

5. FLYFISHING ONLY WATERS

Refer to 2.3.

6. BAIT FISHING WATERS

6.1 Refer to 2.3.

6.2 No person shall fish with float or floating device on the line in that section of the Clutha River from below the Roxburgh Dam to the Roxburgh Township Bridge.

7. COARSE FISHING WATERS

There are no designated coarse fishing waters in Otago.

8. USE OF BOATS

8.1 No anglers shall fish from, or tow any lure from, any boat which is being mechanically propelled on Lake Dispute, Lake Hayes, Lake Johnson, Moke Lake or Reid Lake.

8.2 No anglers shall fish from a boat on Lake Kirkpatrick.

8.3 Subject to subclause (4) of this clause, anglers fishing from boats, which are being mechanically propelled, must stay at least 100m from any anglers fishing from the shore.

8.4 No anglers in fishing for sports fish shall troll from any boat, which is being mechanically propelled on any river or stream except the Taieri River downstream from Henley Ferry Bridge, the Waipori River downstream from the Contour Channel and the Clutha River downstream from Balclutha.

8.5 No anglers shall fish for trout from any boat, canoe, pontoon or any flotation device on any river or stream except:

Clutha River from Albertown Bridge to the sea.
Matukituki River from Glenfinnan Stream confluence to Lake Wanaka.
The Taieri River from Outram to the sea.
Waipori River from Contour Channel confluence to the Taieri River confluence.
All tidal reaches of rivers.


9. DAILY LIMIT BAG

9.1 Except in the case of perch for which there is no daily limit, no person shall on any one day take and kill or be in possession of more than the prescribed daily limit from the waters specified in 2.3.

9.2 No more than 2 salmon:

All waters below the Roxburgh Dam and all waters running into the sea.

9.3 No more than 6 sports fish per day:

Subject to the restrictions set out in 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 9.1 and 9.2 above, no person shall on any
1 day take or kill or be in possession of more than 6 sports fish per day from any waters except Lake Onslow (refer to 2.3).

10. FISH LENGTH

No person shall take or be in possession of any salmon less than 450mm taken from the Clutha River or its tributaries below Roxburgh Dam and all other waters running into the sea. In all other waters there shall be no minimum length.

11. GREENSTONE BACKCOUNTRY FISHERY

11.1 The Greenstone backcountry fishery is hereby declared to be fisheries experimental waters [s26R(5) Conservation Act 1987].

11.2 The Greenstone River and Caples River are part of the Greenstone backcountry fishery (which means the Greenstone River catchment) as defined in the Sports Fish Licences, Fees and Forms Notice 2005 and the provisions of that notice apply to this notice.




SOUTHLAND FISH AND GAME REGION


Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861

1. INTERPRETATIONS

See First Schedule.

2. OPEN SEASON, METHODS AND BAG LIMITS

Permitted Methods definition
F = Flyfishing only
FS = Fly or Spin fishing only
FSB = Fly, Spin or Bait fishing permitted

Rivers / Lakes Open Season Permitted Methods Bag Limit
Acton Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
All rivers and lakes draining to the Tasman Sea and Foveaux Strait west of the Waiau River. All year FS 4
All tributaries of the Aparima, Oreti and Mataura, not listed below. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Aparima River and tributaries upstream of Hamilton Burn. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FS 2
Aparima River, Hamilton Burn to Thornbury Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 4
Aparima River, Thornbury Bridge to sea. All year FSB 4
Borland Burn upstream of O’Brien’s Bridge (NZMS 260 C44 894793). 1 Oct – 30 Apr FS 2
Borland Burn downstream of O’Brien’s Bridge Closed season NA NA
Cromel Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Eglinton River and tributaries. 1 Nov – 31 May F 2
Hamilton Burn and tributaries upstream of Mossburn – Otautau Road. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FS 2
Hamilton Burn downstream of Mossburn – Otautau Road. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Irthing Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Tributaries of Te Anau, Manapouri, Monowai, Hauroko, Hankinson except Eglinton, upper Waiau and Mararoa Rivers. 1 Nov – 31 May FS 2
Lake Fergus. 1 Nov – 31 May FS 4
Lake Gunn. 1 Nov – 31 May FS 4
Lake Hankinson. 1 Nov – 31 May FS 4
Lake Hauroko. All year FS 4
Lake Manapouri, except the Waiau Arm between the Manapouri Lake Control (MLC) structure (also known as the Mararoa Weir) and the Real Journeys boat ramp. All year FS 4
Lake Mavora (North and South). All year FS 2
Lake Monowai. All year FS 4
Lake Poteriteri. All year FS 4
Lake Te Anau. All year FS 4
Lake Thomas. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Lake Waituna and tributaries. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Lilburn upstream of 100m of the Waiau and all its tributaries. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Makarewa River upstream of Riverton Highway and all tributaries. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Makarewa River downstream of Riverton Highway. All year FSB 4
Mararoa River and tributaries (except the Whitestone) between the MLC and the swing bridge at the outlet of the South Mavora Lake. Closed season NA NA
Mataura River and tributaries upstream of Humes’ Road Bridge, Garston (Trophy Trout Zone – all fish larger than 400mm must be returned). 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSFish less than 400mm 1
Mataura River – Garston bridge to Gore Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 4
Mataura River – Gore Bridge to the Gorge Road bridge. 1 Oct – 31 May, excluding6 and 7 May 2006 FSB 4
Mataura River Gorge Road bridge to sea. All year FSB 4
Mimihau River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 4
Mokoreta River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 4
Monowai River upstream of power station intake weir including the intake channel. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FS 2
Monowai River downstream of power station intake weir. Closed season NA NA
Orauea Stream upstream of 100m of the Waiau and all its tributaries. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Ourawera Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Oreti River upstream of Oreti Road D43 294185 (Walk Only Zone) (Trophy Trout Zone – all fish larger than 400mm must be returned).Subject to Clause 11. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSFish less than 400mm 1
Oreti River and tributaries Oreti Road to Rocky Point Subject to Clause 11. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FS 2
Oreti River – Rocky Point to Riverton Highway. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 4
Oreti River Riverton Highway to sea. All year FSB 4
Otamita Stream 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Pourakino River and tributaries upstream of Waipango Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Pourakino River downstream of Waipango Bridge. All year FSB 2
Taunamau Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Titiroa Stream and tributaries upstream of The Locks. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Titiroa Stream downstream of The Locks. All year FSB 2
Tokonui Stream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Upukerora River. 1 Nov – 31 May FS 2
Waiau River between Lakes Manapouri and Te Anau. 1 Oct – 31 May FS 2
Waiau River – From MLC to the sea. Closed season NA NA
Waiau River tributaries MLC to the sea upstream of 100m of their confluence with the Waiau (except Monowai, Borland and Wairaki Rivers). 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Waiau River tributaries MLC to sea within 100m of their confluence with the Waiau (except Monowai, Borland and Wairaki Rivers). Closed season NA NA
Waihopai upstream of Queens Drive. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Waihopai downstream of Queens Drive. All year FSB 2
Waikaia River. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 4
Waikaia River tributaries. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Waikawa River and tributaries Niagara Bridge upstream. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Waikawa River Niagara Bridge downstream. All year FSB 2
Waikiwi Stream upstream of North Road Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Waikiwi Stream downstream of North Road Bridge. All year FSB 2
Waimatuku Stream and tributaries. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Wairaki and tributaries upstream of the transmission lines. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FS 2
Wairaki between the transmission lines and Blackmount highway bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Wairaki between Blackmount highway bridge and confluence with Waiau. Closed season NA NA
Whitestone River upstream of Prospect Bridge. 1 Nov – 31 May FS 2
Whitestone River between the Prospect Bridge and the Hillside Road Bridge. 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 2
Whitestone River downstream of the Hillside Road Bridge. Closed season NA NA

3. CLOSED WATERS

3.1 No person shall take (includes attempt to take) sports fish from the following waters:

That portion of Lake Manapouri which lies with 100m of any part of the Real Journeys Company’s Tourist Centre, Pearl Harbour, Manapouri.
That portion of Lake Te Anau that lies within 100m of any part of the wharf of the Real Journeys Company’s office in the township of Te Anau.

The areas below are closed to fishing for 2005/06 season for Didymosphenia control purposes
That portion of the Waiau Arm of Lake Manapouri between the Real Journeys’ boat ramp and the MLC.
The Mararoa River and its tributaries (excluding the Whitestone upstream of the Hillside Road Bridge) between the MLC and the swing bridge at the outlet of the South Mavora Lake.
The Lower Waiau River between the MLC and the sea, including all parts of tributaries within 100m of the Waiau River except Borland, Monowai and Wairaki Rivers which have greater lengths.

3.2 No person shall take (or attempt to take) salmon from any river during the months of April and May.

4. AUTHORISED TACKLE

Refer First Schedule.

5. FLYFISHING ONLY WATERS

Refer Clause 2.

6. BAIT FISHING NOT PERMITTED

Refer Clause 2.

7. COARSE FISHING WATERS

None.

8. USE OF BOATS

8.1 No person shall fish from any motorised boat in Lake Thomas.

8.2 No person shall fish from any boat or any form of flotation device in:

The Eglinton River.
The Mataura River upstream from the Mataura Island bridge.
The Oreti River upstream of the State Highway No. 94 bridge just north of Lumsden.
The Waikaia River.

9. DAILY LIMIT BAGS

9.1 Subject to Clause 3.2, no person shall in any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than
1 salmon from any waters of the region.

9.2 With the exception of perch for which there is no limit, no person shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.

10. FISH LENGTH

No restriction on all waters except for Trophy Trout Zones as described in Clause 2 of this notice.

11. UPPER ORETI BACKCOUNTRY FISHERY

11.1 The Upper Oreti Backcountry Fishery is hereby declared to be fisheries experimental waters under s26R(5) Conservation Act 1987.
11.2 The Upper Oreti River is part of the Upper Oreti Backcountry Fishery (which means the Oreti River catchment upstream of Rocky Point at NZMS 260 E44 373 947) as defined in the Sports Fishing Licence, Fees and Forms Notice 2005, and the provisions of that notice apply to this notice.
Approved at Wellington this 29th day of August 2005.
Hon. Chris Carter.
Minister of Conservation.