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 2013.
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, the Freshwater Fisheries Regulations 1983 or the Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2013 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 insect.
Natural spider.
Natural worm or worms.
Natural crustacean.
Natural fish, excluding fish ova, or any portion of a fish, or shellfish (mollusc), except where stated otherwise in the second schedule of this notice.
Any scented lure, soft bait and other synthetic imitations with chemical attractant properties, except where stated otherwise in the second schedule of this notice.
"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.
"fly fishing" 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.
"freshwater" means
(a) all waters of rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, lagoons, wetlands, impoundments, canals, channels, watercourses, or other bodies of water whether naturally occurring or artificially made
(b) all waters of estuaries or coastal lagoons
(c) all other fresh or estuarine waters where freshwater fish indigenous to or introduced into New Zealand are found
(d) all waters in the mouth of every river or stream, and the mouth of every river and stream shall be deemed to include every outlet thereof and the seashore between those outlets and the waters of the sea or lying within a distance of 500 metres from any place where at low tide the waters of a river or stream meet the waters of the sea.
"foul hook" 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 (as defined in clause 7 of this First Schedule).
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 No licence holder shall use a gaff to secure or land a sports fish except where provided for in the second schedule of this notice.
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 in waters other than those where bait fishing is permitted any lure treated with any chemical preparation other than that used solely to control the buoyancy of an artificial fly, except where stated otherwise in the second schedule of this notice.
2.3.6 Use any preparation not attached to a lure to attract fish except when fishing for coarse fish in coarse fishing waters.
2.4 No person shall fish for sports fish by using felt-soled waders or footwear incorporating or having attached a sole of felted, matted or woven fibrous material when sports fishing.
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 exceeds 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 except where provided for
in the Second Schedule.
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 if the extra fish are taken in the area with the higher bag limit.
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 of its 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
See First Schedule.
5. FLY FISHING 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 except the Waipapa, Mangapa and Victoria Rivers:
9.1.1 No licence holder shall on any one day kill more than two trout.
9.1.2 There is no daily bag limit for tench or perch.
9.2 Waipapa, Mangapa and Victoria Rivers and any tributaries of these rivers:
9.2.1 No licence holder shall on any one day kill more than one trout.
9.3 All lakes and reservoirs:
9.3.1 No licence holder shall on any one day kill more than three trout.
9.3.2 There is no daily bag limit for tench or perch.
10. FISH LENGTH
10.1 The minimum length for trout is 300mm
10.2 The minimum length for tench or perch is 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
See First Schedule.
2. OPEN SEASON, PERMITTED METHODS, TROUT DAILY BAG LIMITS

Open Season Permitted Methods Daily Bag Limits (Trout)
2.1 Lakes
Arapuni All year All legal lures/baits 5
Karapiro All year All legal lures/baits 2
Mangatangi Reservoir All year Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mangatawhiri Reservoir All year Spinner/artificial fly 5
Moana-nui All year All legal lures/baits 5
Parkinsons All year All legal lures/baits 5
Pupuke All year No bait restrictions 5
Tomarata All year All legal lures/baits 5
Waipapa All year All legal lures/baits 5
Whatihua (Thomsons) All year All legal lures/baits 5
All other lakes/ponds
All year No bait restrictions 5
2.2 Hydro Lake Tributaries
Little Waipa Stream (Horahora Road Bridge deemed to be the mouth) 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Pokaiwhenua Stream 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mangawhio Stream
- below lower falls All year Spinner/artificial fly 5
- above lower falls 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Waipapa River
- below lower falls All year Spinner/artificial fly 5
- above lower falls 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
All other streams flowing into Lake Waipapa, Lake Arapuni and Lake Karapiro are closed
(refer to clause 3 for this region)

2.3 Rivers and Streams
Awakino
- below Mahoenui Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2
- above Mahoenui Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun Fly fishing only 2
Awaroa 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Hikutaia
- below Whangamata track All year Spinner/artificial fly 5
- above Whangamata track 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Kakahu 1 Oct - 30 Jun Fly fishing only 5
Kaniwhaniwha 1 Oct - 30 Jun Fly fishing only 5
Kaimarama 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Kapowai 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Karapiro Stream 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Kauaeranga 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Komata 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mahakirau 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mangakahu 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mangaohae 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mangaokewa 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mangaorongo 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mangaotaki
- below lower bridge on Mangaotaki Road All year Spinner/artificial fly 5
- above lower bridge on Mangaotaki Road 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mangatawhiri
- below State Highway 2 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun No bait restrictions 5
- above State Highway 2 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mangatepopo 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2
Mangatutu
- below Lethbridge Road 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
- above Lethbridge Road 1 Oct - 30 Jun Fly fishing only 5
Mangawhero 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Maramataha 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Maratoto 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Marokopa
- below Mangatuahaua Stream All year All legal lures/baits 5
- above Mangatuahaua Stream 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Moakurarua
- below Honikiwi Road 1 Oct - 30 Jun All legal lures/baits 5
- above Honikiwi Road 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mokau 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Ngakoaohia
- below Pirongia/Kawhia Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
- above Pirongia/Kawhia Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun Fly fishing only 5
Ngutunui 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Ohinemuri
- below Victoria Street Bridge, Waihi All year All legal lures/baits 2
- above Victoria Street Bridge, Waihi 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2
Okauaka 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Okupata 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Omahine 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Ongarue
- below Waimiha Stream 1 Oct - 30 Jun All legal lures/baits 5
- above Waimiha Stream 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Oparau 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Oraka 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Owairaka 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Piopiotea 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2
Pungapunga 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Puniu
- below Seafund Road Bridge All year Spinner/artificial fly 5
- above Seafund Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Purere (upper Waihou) All year Spinner/artificial fly No limit*
Rapurapu 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Tapu 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Tairua 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Taringamotu 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Tawarau 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Waihou
- below Okoroire Falls All year All legal lures/baits 5
- above Okoroire Falls All year Spinner/artificial fly No limit*
Waikato All year All legal lures/baits 5
Waimakariri All year Spinner/artificial fly No limit*
Waimiha 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Waiomou 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Waione 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Waipa
- below State Highway 3 Bridge at Otorohanga All year All legal lures/baits 5
- between State Highway 3 Bridge and
Toa Bridge All year Spinner/artificial fly 5
- above Toa Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Waipare (upper Waihou) All year Spinner/artificial fly No limit*
Waipari 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Wairoa All year Spinner/artificial fly 5
Waitawheta
- below end of Franklin Road All year Spinner/artificial fly 2
- above end of Franklin Road 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2
Waitekauri 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2
Waiwawa 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Whanganui
- below Whakapapa River All year All legal lures/baits 5
- above Whakapapa River 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2
Whakapapa
- below Piopiotea Stream 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2
- above Piopiotea Stream 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2 brown
0 rainbow
Whakapapa-iti 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2 brown
0 rainbow
Whakapapa-nui 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2 brown
0 rainbow
Whangamarino 1 Oct - 30 Jun No bait restrictions 5
All other rivers/streams not mentioned in clauses 2 and 3 for this region 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5

*Where there is no bag limit, only 2 of these trout may be greater than 30cm in length (refer to
clause 10 for this region).
3. CLOSED WATERS
3.1 No licence holder shall take (or attempt to take) sports fish from all rivers, streams and their tributaries which flow into but not including Lake Arapuni, Lake Waipapa and 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 clause 3.1 for this region do not apply to the waters specified in clause 2.2 for this region.
4. AUTHORISED TACKLE
Refer to clause 2 for this region.
5. FLY FISHING ONLY WATERS
Refer to clause 2 for this region.
6. BAIT FISHING WATERS
No licence holder when fishing in bait fishing waters shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
7. COARSE FISHING WATERS
7.1 The following waters are designated as coarse fishing waters:
- Mangatawhiri River from the bridge on State Highway 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 clause 2 for this region.
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, provided only one of which shall be used for fishing at any one time.
7.3 A roach pole may be used to fish for perch, tench and rudd.
7.4 It is an offence to kill on any day more than five tench. There is no limit for perch or rudd.
8. USE OF BOATS

No licence holder shall fish for sports fish from any vessel in the upper reaches of Lake Karapiro (upstream from the white marker post, situated 200m below the Huihuitaha Stream mouth) unless the vessel is securely anchored.
9. HOURS OF FISHING
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing in the Auckland/Waikato Region.
10. FISH LENGTH
10.1 There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no licence holder shall take more than 2 trout exceeding 30cm in length.
10.2 In all other waters the minimum length is 30cm.
EASTERN FISH AND GAME REGION
Reference to description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861 (SO Plan 58495)
1. DEFINITIONS
"Fly line" 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, DAILY BAG LIMITS

Lakes / Rivers Open Season Permitted Methods Daily Bag Limits
All other waters not listed and excepting closed waters (clause 3 for this region) 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 2
Aniwaniwa Stream below Aniwaniwa Falls 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 Fly fishing 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 Fly fishing 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 the State Highway 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 Fly fishing only 8*
Motu River above State Highway 35 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 2
Motu River below State Highway 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 the State Highway 5 Bridge All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Ngongotaha Stream and tributaries (excluding Waimataa) above the State Highway 5 Bridge 1 Dec - 30 Jun Fly fishing only 8*
Ohau Channel within landmarks at either end 1 Oct - 30 Jun Fly fishing 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 Fly fishing only from
1 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 the State Highway 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 Tapuaekura Bay landmark to Hinehopu Landmark extending 200m offshore, excepting areas below in italics: All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
- Within 200m of Tapuaekura Bay Stream mouth, Hauparu Bay Stream mouth, Ruato Bay Stream mouth, Waiiti Stream mouth and the Pipe All year Fly fishing only from
1 April to
30 September 8
- Within 300m of the Ohau Channel delta landmark 1 Oct - 30 Jun Fly fishing 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 Fly fishing only 8*
- Within 200m of Ohau Channel entrance All year Fly fishing only 8*
Ruahihi Canal All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Ruakituri River and tributaries (excluding Hangaroa) above Te Reinga Falls 1 Oct - 30 Jun Fly fishing only 2
Tarawera Lake excepting areas below 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 8
- Within 200m of Te Wairoa Stream mouth 1 Oct - 30 Jun Fly fishing only from 1 April to 30 June 8, female trout only
- Within 200m of the mouths of Wairua Stream, Twin Creeks and the Tarawera Outlet 1 Oct - 30 Jun Fly fishing only from 1 April to 30 June 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 in italics: All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
- Within 200m of the Landing, the Orchard and Waitangi Stream mouths All year Fly fishing only from 1 April to 30 September 8
Tarawera River from the outlet to the Tarawera falls, excluding the spawning sanctuary 1 Oct - 31 May Fly fishing only 8
Tarawera River from the falls to State Highway 2 All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Tarawera River below State Highway 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 the Devon Road
Bridge All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Utuhina Stream above the Devon Road
Bridge but below the Pukehangi
Road Bridge 1 Dec - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Waikareiti Lake All year Artificial fly/spinner 8
Waikaremoana Lake excepting area below All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
- Within 200m downstream of the Hopuruahine and Mokau landmark poles All year Fly fishing 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 the State Highway 2 Bridge All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Wairoa River below Te Reinga Falls to State Highway 2 All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Wairoa River below the State Highway 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 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 Fly fishing only 8*
Whakamaru Lake All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Whakatane River below Owaka Stream All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Whakatane River below the State Highway 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, Waimataa 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 a boat.
4.2 Downriggers, paravanes and metal cored or wire lines are prohibited in Lakes Waikaremoana and Waikareiti.
5. BAIT FISHING WATERS
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 (clause 2 for this region) from 1 July to 30 September.
(c) That area of Ruato Bay (Lake Rotoiti) enclosed within landmarks on the eastern
and western points and extending 200m north of the landmarks from 1 April to
30 September.
Note 1) No boats are allowed to pass through the Tarawera Outlet Spawning Sanctuary at any time.
2) No boats are permitted under the Bay of Plenty Regional Navigation Safety Bylaws 2004 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 fly fishing only.
(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.
7.3 Anchored boats should be securely anchored with no more than two anchors.
8. HOURS OF FISHING
No licence holder shall fish for any sports fish between 12.00 midnight and 5.00am.
9. MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM FISH LENGTH TO BE TAKEN

9.1 Lakes Waikaremoana, Kaitawa, Whakamarino (Tuai) and Waikareiti, and the Rotorua Lakes and their inflowing tributary streams
350mm minimum
9.2 Ruakituri River and tributaries above Waitangi Falls
600mm maximum
9.3 All other waters No minimum size limit

9.4 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 2.5km downstream from the Outlet.
HAWKE'S BAY 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, PERMITTED METHODS, DAILY BAG LIMITS

Lakes / Rivers Open Season Permitted Methods Daily Bag Limits
All other waters not listed below 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 2
Larger of Twin Lakes, Kuripapango All year Artificial fly/spinner No limit
All other lakes of the region (except the larger of Twin Lakes above) All year Artificial fly/spinner 4
Aropaoanui River downstream of the landmark opposite Wareham Road All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Esk River upstream of the Waipunga Road Bridge and all tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 1
Esk River downstream of the Waipunga Road Bridge All year 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 State Highway 5, excluding tributaries All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Mohaka River below the State Highway 5 Bridge All year Artificial fly/spinner 4
Mohaka River tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 1
Ngaruroro River and tributaries above the Kiwi Creek confluence 1 Oct - 30 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 2
Porangahau River downstream of its confluence with the Mangawhero Stream, excluding tributaries All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Tuki Tuki River upstream from the State Highway 50 road bridge, excluding tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 4
Tuki Tuki River downstream from the State Highway 50 road bridge, excluding tributaries All year Artificial fly/spinner 4
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 50 road bridge, excluding tributaries All year Artificial fly/spinner 4
Waipawa River upstream from the State Highway 50 road bridge, excluding tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 4
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 Waipunga 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, PERMITTED METHODS, DAILY BAG LIMITS

Lakes / Rivers Open Season Permitted Methods Daily Bag Limit
All unlisted waters west of the Whanganui River 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
All unlisted waters east of the Whanganui River 1 Oct - 30 Jun All legal lures/baits 4
Huatoki Stream upstream from the Brois Street Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Huatoki Stream downstream from the Brois Street Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Kahouri Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Kaiauai Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr Spinner/artificial fly 1
Kapuni Stream upstream from the Skeet Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr Spinner/artificial fly 1
Kapuni Stream downstream from the Skeet Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Kaupokonui Stream upstream of the State Highway 45 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Kaupokonui Stream downstream of the State Highway 45 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Kohata, Lake 1 Oct - 20 Apr
and
10 Jul - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Makatote River 1 Oct - 30 Jun All legal lures/baits 3
Maketawa Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Makotuku Stream 1 Oct - 30 Jun All legal lures/baits 4
Makuri Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Mangamahoe, Lake (excluding the Waiwhakaiho inlet and Mangamahoe Stream) 1 Oct - 30 Sep Fly fishing only 2
Mangamahoe, Lake - Waiwhakaiho inlet and Mangamahoe Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr Fly fishing only 2
Manganuioteao River upstream of Orautoha Stream confluence 1 Oct - 30 Jun All legal lures/baits 3
Manganuioteao River downstream of Orautoha Stream confluence 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 3
Manganui River 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Mangaoraka Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Mangatoki Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Mangawhero Stream (Kaupokonui tributary) 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Mangawhero River upstream of the
Raetihi-Ohakune Road Bridge
No. 401 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 4
Mangawhero River downstream of the Raetihi-Ohakune Road Bridge No. 401 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 4
Mangorei Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Namunamu, Lake 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Ngangana, Lake 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Ngatoro Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Oakura River 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Okahu Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Opunake, Lake 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Orautoha Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 4
Otakeho Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Patea River upstream from the Mangamingi Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Patea River downstream from Patea Dam 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Pauri, Lake 1 Oct - 20 Apr
and
10 Jul - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Piakau Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Raetihi Hydro Dam 1 Oct - 30 Jun All legal lures/baits 2
Ratapiko, Lake 1 Oct - 30 Apr
and
1 Jun - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Retaruke River upstream from the Oio Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 4
Retaruke River and tributaries downstream from the Oio Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 4
Rokes Dam 16 Oct - 31 Jul All legal lures/baits 2
Rotomanu, Lake 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Rotorangi Lake downstream from Mangamingi Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr
and
1 Jun - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Ruatiti Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 4
Stony River 1 Oct - 30 Sep Spinner/artificial fly 2*
Taonui Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 4
Taungatara Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Tawhiti Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Te Henui Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Timaru Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Tokiahuru Stream upstream from the State Highway 49 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun All legal lures/baits 4
Tokiahuru Stream downstream from the State Highway 49 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 4
Waiaua River upstream from the State Highway 45 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Waiaua River downstream from the State Highway 45 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Waimarino Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 3
Waingongoro River upstream from the Eltham Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Waingongoro River between the Eltham Road and State Highway 45 Bridges 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 4
Waingongoro River downstream from the State Highway 45 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 4
Waiongana Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Waitaiki Stream upstream from the State Highway 49 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun All legal lures/baits 4
Waitaiki Stream downstream from the State Highway 49 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 4
Waitara River downstream from Manganui River confluence 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Waiwhakaiho River upstream from the end of Rimu Street extension walking track 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Waiwhakaiho River downstream from the end of Rimu Street extension walking track 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Warea River upstream from the State Highway 45 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Warea River downstream from the State Highway 45 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Whanganui River downstream of Ohura River confluence, excluding tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 4
Wiritoa, Lake 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2

Bag limits denoted by 2* mean that no licence holder shall kill more than one (1) brown trout within
a daily bag limit of 2 trout.
3. CLOSED WATERS
No licence holder shall take (or attempt to take) sports fish from the following waters:
Virginia Lake.
4. AUTHORISED TACKLE
Electronic lures that attract, but do not incapacitate, target species can be used to fish for sports fish within the Taranaki Fish and Game Region.
5. COARSE FISHING WATERS
There are no defined coarse fishing waters in the Taranaki Fish and Game Region.
6. USE OF BOATS
No licence holder shall fish for sports fish from a boat in Lake Mangamahoe, including the Waiwhakaiho inlet.
7. DAILY LIMIT BAG

In addition to the daily bag limits described in clause 2 for this region, there shall be no limit on the number of perch killed by a licence holder.
8. HOURS OF FISHING

There is no restriction on the hours of fishing in the Taranaki Fish and Game Region.
9. FISH LENGTH
There is no length limit for sports fish caught in the Taranaki Fish and Game Region.
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, PERMITTED METHODS, DAILY BAG LIMITS, FISH LENGTH LIMITS
Permitted Methods definition:
F = Fly fishing only
FS = Fly, Spin fishing only
FSB = Fly, Spin or Bait fishing
Maximum size limit means all trout longer than the specified length must be released.
There is no minimum size limit in any water in the Wellington Fish and Game region.

Lakes / Rivers Open Season Permitted Methods Daily Bag Limits Fish Length Limits
All other waters not listed below 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB No limit None
All coastal dune lakes All year FSB No limit None
Akatarawa River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 Maximum 450mm
Hautapu River upstream from the road bridge numbered 741/1096 on
State Highway 1 by the Taihape
Golf Club 1 Oct - 30 Apr F 1 Maximum
550mm
Hautapu River downstream from the road bridge numbered 741/1096 on
State Highway 1 by the Taihape
Golf Club 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB No limit None
Henley, Lake All year FSB No limit None
Hokowhitu Lagoon (also known as Centennial Lagoon) All year FSB Rainbow or Brown trout 1
All other sports fish No limit None
Hutt River All year FS 2 Maximum 450mm
Kahuterawa Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB No limit None
Kawhatau River All year FSB No limit None
Kopuaranga River 1 Oct - 30 Apr F No limit None
Kourarau Dam (Upper) Reservoir, except all inflowing streams. All year FSB Rainbow or Brown Trout 1
All other sports fish No limit None
Lake Wairarapa All year FSB No limit None
Makakahi River, upstream from the road bridge at Eketahuna 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB No limit None
Makakahi River, downstream from the road bridge at Eketahuna All year FSB No limit None
Makiekie River (Coal Creek) 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB No limit None
Makuri River upstream from the township bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr F 1 Maximum
450mm
Makuri River downstream from the township bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 None
Manawatu River upstream from the Maunga Road Bridge (upstream of Dannevirke) 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 None
Manawatu River downstream from the Maunga Road Bridge (upstream
of Dannevirke) All year FSB No limit None
Mangaohane Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 Maximum 550mm
Mangahao River upstream from the Marima Reserve Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB No limit None
Mangahao River downstream from the Marima Reserve Bridge All year FSB No limit None
Mangaone River (a tributary of the Tiraumea River) All year FSB No limit None
Mangaroa River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 Maximum 450mm
Mangatainoka River upstream from the Scarborough Konini Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2 Maximum 450mm
Mangatainoka River downstream from the Scarborough Konini Road Bridge All year FS 2 Maximum 450mm
Mangatarere Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr F 1 None
Mangatoro River 1 Oct - 30 Apr F 1 None
Moawhango River All year FSB No limit None
Ohau River All year FSB No limit None
Oroua River and its tributaries upstream from the Ruahine Forest Park boundary 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 None
Oroua River downstream from the Ruahine Forest Park boundary and upstream from the Oroua Valley Road Bridge All year FSB 1 None
Oroua River downstream from the Oroua Valley Road Bridge All year FSB No limit None
Otaki River and its tributaries upstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 None
Otaki River downstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary All year FSB No limit None
Pakuratahi Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 Maximum 450mm
Pohangina River All year FSB No limit None
Pohangina River tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB No limit None
Pourangaki River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 Maximum 450mm
Rangitikei River and its tributaries upstream of the Ohinewaione Stream confluence (about 9 river kilometres upstream of the Springvale Bridge) (refer to clause 4 for this region) 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 Maximum 550mm
Rangitikei River upstream from the Matawhero Road Bridge (commonly called the Mangaohane Bridge) to the Ohinewaione Stream confluence 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2 Maximum 550mm
Rangitikei River downstream from the Matawhero Road Bridge (commonly called the Mangaohane Bridge) All year FSB No limit None
Ruamahunga River and its tributaries upstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 None
Ruamahunga River downstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary All year FSB No limit None
Tauherenikau River and its tributaries upstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 None
Tauherenikau River downstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary All year FSB No limit None
Tauweru River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB No limit None
Tiraumea River All year FSB No limit None
Tokomaru River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 Maximum 450mm
Turitea Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB No limit None
Waikanae River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 None
Waipoua River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB No limit None
Waingawa River and its tributaries upstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 Maximum 550mm
Waingawa River downstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary All year FSB No limit None
Wainui River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 Maximum 450mm
Wainuiomata River downstream from the main township bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr F 1 Maximum 550mm
Waiohine River and its tributaries upstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 None
Waiohine River downstream from the Tararua Forest Park boundary All year FSB No limit None
Waitawa, Lake (Otaki) - [Forest Lake] All year FSB Tench 0
Whakatikei River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 Maximum 450mm
Whitby Lakes All year FSB Tench 0

3. COARSE FISHING WATERS
Lake Waitawa (Otaki) (catch & release).
Upper and Lower Whitby Lakes (catch & release).
Lake Wairarapa.
Ruamahanga Cut-off.
4. WELLINGTON BACKCOUNTRY FISHERIES
Backcountry fishery
4.1 Definitions:
Rangitikei River backcountry fishery means the upper Rangitikei River and its tributaries upstream of the Ohinewaione Stream confluence.
Whakaurekou River backcountry fishery means the Whakaurekou River from the confluence of the Rangitikei River, including the tributaries within the Ruahine Ranges (namely Mangatera, Maropea and Waikamaka Rivers).
4.2 The Rangitikei River and Whakaurekou River backcountry fisheries are a backcountry fishery (as defined in the Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2013) and all anglers who fish in them must first obtain a backcountry licence (obtainable free) in addition to an adult whole season licence, as defined in the Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2013, and the provisions of that notice apply to this Notice.
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, PERMITTED METHODS, DAILY BAG LIMITS
Note:
Any water not mentioned in the chart below, season length will be 1 October - 30 April, Artificial Fly or Spinner, Bag Limit 2
Open Season for Salmon: 1 Oct - 30 Apr indicated by ^.
B = Brown Trout
R = Rainbow Trout
S = Salmon
1+ means 2 sports fish where only one may exceed 500mm in length
* Child Licence Holder May Bait Fish
F = Fly fishing only
FS = Fly or Spin fishing only
All methods = Fly, Spin or Bait fishing permitted

Lakes / Rivers Open Season Permitted Methods Species Open for Fishing Daily Bag Limits
Acheron River downstream of its confluence with the Severn River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Acheron River upstream of its confluence with the Severn River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Alma River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Anatoki River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B S^ 2
Aorere River downstream from the Salisbury Road Bridge All year All methods B S^ 2
Aorere River upstream from the Salisbury Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Argyle Pond Head Race above signed marker post 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 2
Argyle Pond and lower hydro canals downstream of its confluence with the Wairau River All year All methods B R 2
Awatere River All year All methods B 2
Bartletts Creek 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Baton River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Bowscale Tarn 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Branch River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 1+
Buller River downstream of the Gowan Bridge All year All methods B 2
Buller River upstream of the Gowan Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Clarence River downstream from the Acheron confluence All year All methods B S^ 2
Clarence River upstream from the Acheron confluence 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Cobb Reservoir All year All methods B R 4
Cobb River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 1+
Conway River All year All methods B 2
D'Urville River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 1+
Daniells Lake 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 2
Deepdale River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Dove River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Fish Lake 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Fyfe River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Gibsons Creek 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Glenroy River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Goulter River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Gowan River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 2
Graham River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Grovetown Lagoon 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Hope River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Howard River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Island Lake 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Kahutara River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Kaituna River (Marlborough) 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Leatham River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 1+
Lee River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Lyell Creek (Kaikoura) downstream from State Highway 1 All year All methods B 2
Lyell Creek (Kaikoura) upstream from State Highway 1 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Maitai River above the Lower Nile Street Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Maitai River below the Lower Nile Street Bridge All year FS* B 2
Mangles River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Marahau River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Maruia River upstream of Maruia Falls 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 2
Maruia River downstream of Maruia Falls All year All methods B R 2
Matakitaki River downstream from the State Highway 6 Bridge All year All methods B 2
Matakitaki River downstream from the Glenroy River to the State Highway 6 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Matakitaki River upsteam of its confluence with the Glenroy River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Matiri River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Middle Creek Kaikoura downstream from State Highway 1 All year All methods B 2
Middle Creek Kaikoura upstream from State Highway 1 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Motueka River downstream from the Peninsula Road Bridge at Ngatimoti All year All methods B 2
Motueka River downstream of its confluence with the Wangapeka River to the Peninsula Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Motueka River upstream of its confluence with the Wangapeka River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Motupiko River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Moutere River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Oaro River All year All methods B 2
Omaka River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Opawa River upstream from State Highway 1 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Opawa River downstream from the State Highway 1 Bridge (including Roses Overflow) All year All methods B 2
Opouri River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 1+
Orinoco River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Owen River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Paturau River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Pearse River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Pelorus River downstream of its confluence with the Rai River All year All methods B R S^ 2
Pelorus River upstream of its confluence with the Rai River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 1+
Rahu River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Rai River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 2
Rainbow River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Rainy River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Riwaka River including North and South Branches 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Roding River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Rolling River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Ronga River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 1+
Rotoiti Lake except for closed areas - see below All year All methods B 4
Rotoroa Lake except for closed areas - see below All year All methods B R 4
Sabine River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 1+
Sedgemere 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Severn River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Speargrass Creek 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Spey Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Spring Creek 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 1+
Station Creek 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Tadmor River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Takaka River downstream of its confluence with the Waingaro River All year All methods B S^ 2
Takaka River upstream of its confluence with the Waingaro River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Taylor River downstream from the New Renwick Road Bridge All year All methods B R 2
Taylor River upstream from the New Renwick Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 2
Taylor Dam All year FS* B R 2
Tennyson Lake 1 Oct - 30 Apr All methods B 4
The Brook 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Timms Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Tinline River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 1+
Top Valley Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Travers River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Tuamarina River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Tunakino River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 1+
Tutaki River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Waihopai River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Wai-iti River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Waikakaho River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Waikoropupu River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B S^ 1+
Waingaro River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Wairau River downstream from the Wash Bridge including the Diversion and the Southern Valley Irrigation Intake Pond All year All methods B R S^ 2
Wairau River upstream of the Wash Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 2
Wairoa River upstream of its confluence with the Lee River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Wairoa River / Waimea River downstream of its confluence with the Lee River All Year All methods B 2
Waimea River Park Educational Fishery Closed except by special permit or public notification All methods BRS 1
Wakamarina River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 2
Wakapuaka River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Wangapeka River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Warwick River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+
Woolley River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 1+

3. CLOSED WATERS
3.1 No licence holder shall take 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
3.2 Waimea River Park Educational Fishery
Closed season except by special permit or public notification.
3.3 Closed Salmon Waters indicated in clause 2 for this region by #.
4. AUTHORISED TACKLE
4.1 Refer to clause 2 for this region.
4.2 Down riggers are permitted when lake fishing.
5. FLY FISHING ONLY WATERS
There are no "fly fishing only" waters in the Nelson/Marlborough Region.
6. BAIT FISHING WATERS
Refer to clause 2 for this region.
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 the rivers and streams listed below:
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 clauses 2 and 9.2 for this region.
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.
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 all waters shall be 1 October - 30 April (incl.) except in the following waters the season duration for trout and perch (excluding tributaries) shall be all year:

Ahaura River Downstream of Granite Creek
Arahura River Downstream of Milltown (Landsburgh) Bridge
Arawhata River Downstream of Haast-Jackson Bay Road
Arnold River
Big Ditch Creek Downstream of State Highway 67
Big Totara River Downstream of State Highway 6
Big Wanganui River
Brunner Lake
Buller River Downstream of Lyell confluence
Cascade River Downstream of Martyr confluence
Cook River Downstream of State Highway 6
Deadmans Creek Downstream of State Highway 67
Ellery, Lake
Grey River Downstream of Clarke confluence
Haast River Downstream of Pleasant Flat Bridge
Hapuka River
Haupiri, Lake
Hindleys Creek
Hokitika River
Ianthe, Lake Excluding outlet
Inangahua River (Lower) From Perseverance Bridge to Buller confluence
Jacobs River Downstream of State Highway 6
Kaniere, Lake
Kaniere River
Karamea River Downstream of cableway at mouth of Lower Gorge
Karangarua River Downstream of State Highway 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 6
Little Wanganui River Downstream of the cableway
Mahinapua, Lake and outlet creek
Mahitahi River Downstream of State Highway 6
Mapourika, Lake
Martins Creek Downstream of Martins Creek Bridge
Mikonui River Downstream of State Highway 6
Moeraki, Lake
Moeraki River Downstream of State Highway 6
Mokihinui River Downstream of cableway at Welcome Creek
New River Downstream of State Highway 6
Ngakawau River Downstream of State Highway 67
Nile River Downstream of Awakere confluence
Ohinetamatea River
Okari River Downstream of State Highway 6
Okarito River and lagoon
Okuru River Downstream of Haast-Jackson Bay Road
Omoeroa River Downstream of State Highway 6
Oparara River Downstream of Karamea-Kohaihai Road
Orowaiti River Downstream of State Highway 67
Paringa, Lake
Paringa River Downstream of State Highway 6
Poerua River (South Westland) Downstream of State Highway 6
Porarari River Downstream of State Highway 6
Punakaiki River Downstream of State Highway 6
Taramakau River Downstream of bridge at Jacksons
Totara River Downstream of State Highway 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 6
Waimangaroa River Downstream of State Highway 67
Waita River Downstream of State Highway 6
Waitaha River Downstream of State Highway 6
Whakapohi River Downstream of State Highway 6
Whareatea River Downstream of State Highway 67
Whataroa River
Whitcombe River

2.2 Open season for salmon:

The open season for salmon in Lakes Mapourika, Paringa
(including Windbag Stream) 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. FLY FISHING ONLY WATERS
There are no fly fishing only waters in the West Coast Region.
6. BAIT FISHING
Permitted in all waters.
. 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. USE OF 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 2 sports fish 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 and tributaries.
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 brown trout.
2 rainbow trout.
2 salmon.
10. FISH LENGTH
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.
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 a white post on the south bank of the Rakaia River (on Double Hill Road visible from the river) to a white post on the north bank (near the Coleridge Power Station tailrace), to the confluence of Staircase Stream and the Waimakariri River (above Woodstock), to the Ashley Gorge 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, PERMITTED METHODS, DAILY BAG LIMITS
2.1 Except as closed under clause 3 for this region or restricted elsewhere in this Notice.
Anglers please note: The tables below are to be read in conjunction with the following clauses for this region.
Clause 3 for waters where anglers are not allowed to fish.
Clause 5 for waters recognised as coarse fishing waters.
Clause 6 for further restrictions on bait fishing where "FSB" are allowed.
Clause 8 for further restrictions of daily bag limits.
Clause 9.1 for further restrictions on maximum fish lengths allowed.
Permitted Methods definition
F = Fly fishing only
FS = Fly or Spin fishing only
FSB = Fly, Spin or Bait fishing permitted

LAKES Open Season Permitted Methods Trout
Limit Salmon
Limit
Blackwater, Lake 10 Dec - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Christchurch Groynes Fishing Lakes All year FSB 2 2
Coleridge, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr
and
1 Jun - 31 Aug FS
2
1 4
4
Courtenay, Lake All year FSB 2 2
Ellesmere, Lake 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 2
Evelyn, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Forsyth, Lake All year FSB 2 n/a
Georgina, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Grasmere, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Guyon, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Hawdon, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Henrietta, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Ida, Lake and Little Ida Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Kaiapoi Lakes All year FSB 2 n/a
Katrine, Loch All year FS 2 2
Letitia, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Lilian, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Lyndon, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr
and
1 Jun - 31 Aug FSB 2 n/a
Marymere, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Mason, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Minchin, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Monck (Catherine), Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Monopolies Pond All year FSB 2 n/a
Pearson, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr
and
1 Jun - 30 Sep FS 2 2
Rotokohatu, Lake All year FSB 2 n/a
Rubicon, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Sarah, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Selfe, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr and
1 Jun - 30 Sep FS 2 n/a
Sheppard, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Sumner, Lake All year FS 2 2
Taylor, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr
and
1 Jun - 30 Sep FS
2
n/a

EASTERN ZONE RIVERS Open Season Permitted Methods Trout
Limit Salmon
Limit
Ashley River, below Ashley Gorge Road Bridge All year FSB 2 2
Avon River All year FSB 2 2
Cam River, above the Kaiapoi River confluence 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 2 2
Cust River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 0
Halswell Canal, above the Duck Pond Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 n/a
Halswell Canal, below the Duck Pond Road Bridge All year FSB 2 n/a
Halswell River, above the Seabridge Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 n/a
Halswell River, below the Seabridge Road Bridge All year FSB 2 n/a
Harts Creek 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 n/a
Hawkins River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 n/a
Heathcote River All year FSB 2 n/a
Hororata River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 n/a
Hurunui River, below the South Branch confluence (Eastern Zone) All year FSB 2 2
Irwell River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 n/a
Kaiapoi River, above the Cust Main Drain confluence 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 2 2
Kaiapoi River, below the Williams St Bridge All year FSB 2 2
Kaiapoi River, upstream of Williams St Bridge 1 Apr - 30 Sept FSB 2 0
Kaituna River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 n/a
Leader River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 2
Lee Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 2
LII (L2) River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 n/a
Mandamus River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 0
Okana River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 n/a
Okuku River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 n/a
Okuti River, above the Te Oka Bay Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 n/a
Okuti River, below the Te Oka Bay Road Bridge All year FSB 2 n/a
Pahau River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 0
Otukaikino Creek (South Branch of Waimakariri) above Dickeys Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 0
Otukaikino Creek (South Branch of Waimakariri) below Dickeys Road Bridge All year FSB 2 0
Rakaia River, below the Coleridge Tailrace confluence (Eastern Zone) All year FSB 2 2
Saltwater Creek 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 2
Selwyn River between the Upper Selwyn Huts and the State Highway 77 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 n/a
Selwyn River, below the Upper Selwyn Huts All year FSB 2 n/a
Styx River, above the Marshland Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 2
Styx River, below the Marshland Road Bridge All year FSB 2 2
Tentburn Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 2
Waiau River, below the Hope River confluence (Eastern Zone) All year FSB 2 2
Waikari River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 n/a
Waimakariri River, below the Staircase Stream confluence (Eastern Zone) All year FSB 2 2
Waipara River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 n/a
Wairewa River, above the Te Oka Bay Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 n/a
Wairewa River, below the Te Oka Bay Road Bridge All year FSB 2 n/a
Waitohi River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 0

WESTERN ZONE RIVERS Open Season Permitted Methods Trout
Limit Salmon
Limit
Ada River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Ashley River, above Ashley Gorge Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Avoca River 1 Dec - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Boyle River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Broken River 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Cass Hill Stream (Bullock Creek) 1 Oct - 31 Mar FS 2 0
Coleridge Tailrace 1 Oct - 31 Mar FS 2 0
Cora Lynn Stream 1 Oct - 31 Mar FS 2 0
Double Hill Stream & Double Hill Flat Stream 1 Oct - 28 Feb FS 2 0
Doubtful River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Esk River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2 0
Glenariffe Stream 1 Oct - 28 Feb FS 2 0
Goat Hill Stream 1 Oct - 28 Feb FS 2 0
Harper River including diversion and tributaries 1 Dec - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Henry River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Hope River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Hurunui River, above Lake Sumner 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Hurunui River, between Lake Sumner and South Branch confluence 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2 0
Hurunui River, South Branch 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Hydra Waters, including Titan Stream 1 Oct - 28 Feb FS 2 0
Lake Stream 1 Oct - 31 Mar FS 2 0
Lewis River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Manuka Point Stream 1 Oct - 28 Feb FS 2 0
Nina River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Porter River 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Poulter River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2 0
Rakaia River, above the Coleridge Tailrace confluence 1 Oct - 31 Mar FS 2 0
Ryton River 1 Dec - 30 Apr FS 2 0
Selwyn River, above the State Highway 77 Bridge (at Glentunnel) 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 n/a
Slovens Creek 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Waiau River, above the Hope River confluence 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Waimakariri River, above Staircase Stream confluence 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2 0
Wilberforce Diversion 1 Dec - 30 Apr FS 2 0
Wilberforce River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2 0
Winding Creek 10 Dec - 31 Mar FS 2 0

2.2 All lakes, rivers and streams in the Eastern Zone not mentioned in clause 2 for this region:
1 October to 30 April All legal methods 2 trout, 2 salmon
2.3 All lakes in the Western Zone not mentioned in clause 2 for this region:
2 November to 30 April Spinner, fly 2 trout
2.4 All tributaries of Western Zone lakes not mentioned in clause 2 for this region:
1 December to 30 April Spinner, fly 2 trout
3. CLOSED WATERS

3.1 No-one shall fish for sports fish in the following waters:

Avon River between the Armagh Street Bridge at Hagley Park and the Barbadoes Street Bridge.
St Annes Lagoon near Cheviot.
The tailrace of the Highbank Power Station.
Within a 100m arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm.
3.2 No licence holder shall fish for coarse fish in the following waters:

Clearwater Resort fishing lakes. Ferrymead Park lakes.
Christchurch Groynes lakes. Westlake near Halswell.

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

Hacketts Creek from 1 March to 30 April.
The Kowai River and its tributaries from 1 March to 30 April.
The Kaiapoi River and tributaries upstream of the Williams Street Bridge from 1 April - 30 September.
Mandamus River.
Pahau River.
Waitohi River.
Otukaikino/South Branch upstream from the confluence with the Waimakariri River.
The Western Zone of rivers in the North Canterbury region.
3.4 No person other than a child (aged 12 or under as at the 1st October 2013) or junior licence holder (under the age of 18 years as at 1st October 2013) shall fish in the Christchurch Groynes Fishing Lakes or Courtenay Lake at Kaiapoi.
4. AUTHORISED TACKLE
See First Schedule.
5. COARSE FISHING WATERS
Avon River downstream of the Barbadoes Street Bridge.
Forsyth Lake.
Halswell Canal downstream of Duck Pond Road.
Kaiapoi Lakes.
Monopolies Pond.
Okana River downstream of State Highway 75.
Halswell River downstream of Seabridge Road.
Rotokohatu Lake.
6. BAIT FISHING WATERS

6.1 A person may bait fish for trout in the Eastern Zone between 1 October and 30 April only, except at:
6.1.1 Christchurch Groynes Fishing Lakes and Courtenay Lake where bait fishing is permitted all year for Child and Junior Anglers only.
6.1.2 Selwyn River upstream of the State Highway 77 Bridge at Glentunnel where bait fishing is prohibited all year.
6.2 Bait fishing for trout is prohibited in the Western Zone except at Lake Lyndon where Child and Junior Anglers only may bait fish.
6.3 Bait fishing for salmon is prohibited except in the:
6.3.1 Kaiapoi River between 1 October and 31 March, and then from 1 April - 30 September, downstream from the Williams Street Bridge only.
6.3.2 The Christchurch Groynes Fishing Lakes all year for Child and Junior Anglers only.
6.3.3 Courtenay Lake all year for Child and Junior Anglers only.
7. USE OF BOATS
7.1 Fishing from boats which are simultaneously being propelled by a motor (trolling) is permitted in:
All rivers.
Lake Coleridge.
Lake Ellesmere (Te Waihora).
Lake Forsyth (Te Wairewa).
Lake Lyndon.
Lake Sumner.
Loch Katrine.
Lake Taylor.
7.2 Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor is permitted in:

All rivers. Lake Letitia.
All eastern zone lakes. Lake Lilian.
Lake Coleridge. Lake Lyndon.
Lake Evelyn. Lake Monck (Catherine).
Lake Georgina. Lake Pearson.
Lake Grasmere. Lake Selfe.
Lake Hawdon. Lake Sumner.
Lake Henrietta. Lake Taylor.
Lake Ida. Lake Sheppard.
Loch Katrine.

8. DAILY LIMIT BAGS

8.1 No licence holder shall take or kill more than 1 Tench from the coarse fishing waters named in clause 5 for this region.
8.2 In addition to the daily limit bags described in clauses 2 and 8.1 for this region, on any one day a licence holder is only permitted to take, kill or be in possession of no more than four sports fish caught that day.
9. FISH LENGTH
9.1 No licence holder shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of:
400mm from the following waters:
Ashley River above the Ashley Gorge Road Bridge, Broken River and its tributaries (including Porter River and Slovens Creek), Hurunui River above Lake Sumner, South Branch of the Hurunui River, Waiau River and all of its tributaries upstream of the Hope River Confluence, Hope River and all of its tributaries including the Boyle, Doubtful, Lewis and Nina Rivers, Harper River and tributaries including the Avoca River.

450mm for Lake Sumner Chinook salmon.

150mm for Tench in coarse fishing waters.

250mm for Perch in the Kaiapoi Lakes.
9.2 All other waters have no minimum or maximum length restrictions.
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. DEFINITIONS
See First Schedule.
2. OPEN SEASON, PERMITTED METHODS, DAILY BAG LIMITS
2.1 The open season in all waters of the Region is from 1 October to 30 April except where otherwise specified in clause 2.4 for this region or closed season under clause 3 for this region.
2.2 All legal methods as described in the First Schedule are permitted in all waters of the Region except where otherwise specified in clauses 2.4, 4 or 6 for this region.
2.3 The daily limit bag in all waters of the Region is 2 trout and 2 salmon except where otherwise specified in clause 2.4 for this region.
2.4 Open season, permitted methods and daily bag limits for Central South Island Rivers and Lakes:
Permitted Methods definition
F = Fly fishing only
FS = Fly or Spin fishing only
FSB = Fly, Spin or Bait fishing permitted

Rivers / Lakes Open Season Permitted Methods Trout
Limit Salmon
Limit
Ahuriri River and its tributaries upstream of and including Longslip Creek 7 Dec - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Ahuriri River and its tributaries downstream of Longslip Creek except Omarama Stream 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 4 2
Ahuriri River Lagoons 7 Dec - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Alexandrina, Lake and its tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 4
max 1 brown 2
Alexandrina, Lake Winter Season 1 Jun - 31 July FS 2 trout or salmon
nil brown trout
Ashburton River North Branch 1 Oct - 31 Mar FS 2 2
1 Apr - 30 Apr FS 2 Closed
Ashburton River South Branch and tributaries upstream of Taylors Stream junction 1 Oct - 31 Mar FS 2 2
1 Apr - 30 Apr FS 2 Closed
Ashburton River South Branch and tributaries downstream of Taylors Stream junction and Ashburton River downstream of North and South branch junction 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 4 2
1 Apr - 30 Apr FSB 4 Closed
Ashburton River downstream of State Highway 1 1 Jun - 31 Aug FS 2 trout or salmon
Aviemore, Lake All year FSB 4 2
Aviemore, Lake tributaries except Deep Stream and Otematata River 2 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Benmore, Lake other than when fished from a boat or flotation device All year FSB 4 2
Benmore, Lake when fished from a boat or flotation device All year FS 4 2
Benmore, Lake tributaries except Tekapo, Ahuriri and Otematapaio rivers 2 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Cameron, Loch 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Camp, Lake 2 Nov - 31 May FS 2 n/a
Centennial Park Lake (Timaru) All year FSB 2 n/a
Clearwater, Lake and its tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Deep Stream and tributaries east of the bridge where it enters Lake Aviemore 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Deep Creek, a tributary to the upper Rangitata River 1 Oct - 28 Feb FS 2 2
Deep Creek, a tributary to the upper Rangitata River 1 Mar - 31 Mar FS 2 Closed
Deep Stream, a tributary to the upper Rangitata River 1 Oct - 28 Feb FS 2 2
Deep Stream, a tributary to the upper Rangitata River 1 Mar - 31 Mar FS 2 Closed
Denny, Lake and its tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Donn, Lake and its tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Emily, Lake and its tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Emma, Lake and its tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Grays River 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Hakataramea River upstream from State Highway 82 2 Nov - 31 Mar F 2 2
1 Apr - 30 Apr F 2 Closed
Hakataramea River downstream from State Highway 82 2 Nov - 31 Mar FS 2 2
1 Apr - 30 Apr FS 2 Closed
Heron, Lake and its tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 6 trout or salmon total
and no more than
4 to be trout
or 6 to be salmon
High country tarns or lagoons 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Hinds River child or junior licence holders 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 2
Hinds River other than child or junior licence holders 1 Oct - 30 Apr F 2 2
Hood, Lake 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4 trout, 2 salmon
1 Jun - 31 Aug FS 2 trout or salmon
Irishmans Stream 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Kakanui River and tributaries upstream of the Five Forks Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Kakanui River and tributaries downstream of the Five Forks Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Lake Stream 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 2 Closed
Larch Stream 2 Nov - 31 Jan FSB 2 2
Macgregor, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Maerewhenua River upstream of State Highway 83 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 2
Maerewhenua River downstream of State Highway 83 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Maori Lakes and their tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Mary Burn 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Merino, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Middleton, Lake All year FSB 4 2
Middleton, Lake tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Mystery, Lake and its tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Ohapi Stream 1 Oct - 31 Mar FS 2 2
Ohapi Stream 1 Apr - 30 Apr FS 2 Closed
Ohau B and C hydro canals
All year FSB 2 2
Ohau, Lake other than when fished from
a boat or flotation device All year FSB 4 2
Ohau, Lake when fished from a boat or flotation device All year FS 4 2
Ohau, Lake tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Omarama Stream upstream of State
Highway 8 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 2
Omarama Stream downstream of State Highway 8 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Opihi River upstream of Opuha River junction 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 2 2
Opihi River upstream of Opuha River junction 1 Apr - 30 Apr FSB 2 Closed
Opihi River downstream of Opuha River junction 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 4 2
Opihi River downstream of Opuha River junction 1 Apr - 30 Apr FSB 4 Closed
Opihi River downstream of State Highway 1 1 Jun - 31 Aug FS 2 trout or salmon
Opuha, Lake and its tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6 trout or salmon total
and no more than
4 to be trout
or 6 to be salmon
Opuha River 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 4 2
1 Apr - 30 Apr FSB 4 Closed
Orari River and tributaries upstream of Slip Panel Stream 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 2 2
Orari River and tributaries upstream of Slip Panel Stream 1 Apr - 30 Apr FSB 2 Closed
Orari River and tributaries downstream of Slip Panel Stream 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 4 2
Orari River and tributaries downstream of Slip Panel Stream 1 Apr - 30 Apr FSB 4 Closed
Otematapaio River 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2
Otematata River and its tributaries upstream of Clear Stream 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Otematata River and its tributaries downstream of Clear Stream 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 4 2
Poaka, Lake 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Pukaki, Lake All year FSB 4 2
Pukaki, Lake tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Pukaki - Ohau A Canal All year FSB 2 2
Rangitata Diversion Race from the intake downstream to Rakaia River Road All year FSB 4 2
Rangitata River and tributaries upstream of Turn Again Point about 12km above the gorge 1 Oct - 28 Feb FS 2 2
1 Mar - 31 Mar FS 2 Closed
Rangitata River and tributaries downstream of Turn Again Point 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 4 2
1 Apr - 30 Apr FSB 4 0
Rangitata River downstream of State Highway 1 1 Jun - 31 Aug FS 2 trout or salmon
Roundabout, Lake and its tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Ruataniwha, Lake including Wairepo Arm and Kellands Pond All year FSB 2 2
Ruataniwha, Lake, Wairepo Arm and Kellands Pond tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Saltwater Creek All year FSB 2 n/a
Spider, Lake and its tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Tekapo, Lake All year FSB 4 2
Tekapo, Lake tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Tekapo - Pukaki hydro canal All year FSB 2 2
Tekapo River upstream of lower powerlines across the river about 1km upstream from Lake Benmore 2 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Tekapo River downstream of lower powerlines across the river about 1km upstream from Lake Benmore All year FSB 4 2
Temuka River and tributaries 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 4 2
1 Apr - 30 Apr FSB 4 Closed
Tengawai River 1 Oct - 31 Mar F 2 2
1 Apr - 30 Apr F 2 Closed
Tinwald Domain pond, child licence holders only All year FSB 2 n/a
Twizel River and its tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Waihao River upstream of Forks Bridges 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Waihao River downstream of Forks Bridges 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Waihi River and tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Waitaki, Lake All year FSB 4 2
Waitaki Lake tributaries 2 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Waitaki River and tributaries 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 4 2
1 Apr - 30 Apr FSB 4 Closed
Waitaki River downstream of State
Highway 1 1 Jun - 31 Aug FS 2 trout or salmon

3. CLOSED SEASON
3.1 No licence holder shall fish for sports fish in the following waters:
Aviemore spawning race.
Awakino River.
Tinwald Domain Pond if the holder of other than a child's licence.
3.2 No licence holder shall fish for sea run salmon in the following waters:
Lake Stream.
Ashburton River and its tributaries between 1 April and 30 April.
Opihi River and its tributaries between 1 April and 30 April.
Opuha River and its tributaries between 1 April and 30 April.
Orari River and its tributaries between 1 April and 30 April.
Rangitata River and its tributaries between 1 April and 30 April.
Rangitata River and tributaries upstream of Turn Again Point and shown by the white posts on the riverbank between 1 March and 30 April.
Waitaki River and its tributaries between 1 April and 30 April.
3.3 No licence holder shall fish for trout in the following waters:
Rangitata River and tributaries upstream of Turn Again Point and shown by the white posts on the riverbank between 1 April and 30 April.
Lake Stream between 1 April and 30 April.
3.4 No licence holder shall fish for sockeye salmon in any river or stream between 1 March and
30 April.
4. AUTHORISED TACKLE
4.1 No licence holder when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsportsmanlike device or method.
4.2 No licence holder shall continue to fish on any day after having foul hooked three sports fish, even though any such sports fish have been returned immediately in accordance with the First Schedule of this Notice.
4.3 A licence holder when fishing for sports fish in the Rangitata River or its tributaries:
4.3.1 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.
4.3.2 may cast other than from the reel or retrieve other than by winding the reel only when using bait or fly fishing, 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.
4.4 Down riggers, paravanes, metal cored or wire lines and weights to assist sinking of trolled lures are prohibited in Lake Alexandrina.
5. COARSE FISHING WATERS
Centennial Park Lake (Timaru).
Island Stream.
Saltwater Creek.
Waiareka Stream.
6. USE OF BOATS
6.1 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 7.00am and 9.00pm 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.
6.2 Fishing from any unmoored boat is prohibited in:
Lake Emma.
Lake MacGregor.
Lake Middleton.
Maori Lakes.
7. FISH 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 the maximum length shall be 450mm.
OTAGO FISH AND GAME REGION
Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861
DEFINITIONS
See First Schedule.
OPEN SEASON, PERMITTED METHODS, DAILY BAG LIMITS (subject to clauses 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11and 12 for this region)
Permitted Methods definition
F = Fly fishing only
FS = Fly or Spin fishing only
FSB = Fly, Spin or Bait fishing permitted

2.1 Rivers / Lakes Open Season Permitted Methods Daily Bag Limit
All lakes, rivers and streams above the Clyde Dam not mentioned in clause 2.3 for this region 1 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 1

2.2 Rivers / Lakes Season Permitted Method Daily Bag Limits
All lakes, rivers and streams below the Clyde Dam and any other catchments flowing to the sea not mentioned in clause 2.3 for this region 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3

2.3 Fishing Regulations for the Otago Rivers and Lakes:
Rivers / Lakes Season Permitted Method Daily Bag Limits
Akatore Estuary 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 2
Akatore River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Albert Burn 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
Arrow River 1 Nov - 31 May FSB 1
Blakelys Dam 1 Nov - 15 Apr FSB 1
Butchers Dam 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 3
Caples River (refer to clause 11 for this region) 1 Nov - 31 May F 1
Cardrona River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Careys Creek 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Careys Creek downstream of the rail line Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 3
Catlins Estuary downstream of the State Highway 92 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Catlins River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Clutha River upstream from the Luggate Bridge (except Deans Bank Section) 1 Oct - 30 Sep FS 6
Clutha River Deans Bank Section (defined by landmark posts 1km below Lake Wanaka and 600m above the Albert Town Bridge) 1 Oct - 31 May F 6
Clutha River downstream of the Luggate Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Coalpit Dam 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 1
Conroys Dam 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 1
Contour Channel 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Dart River 1 Oct - 30 Sep FS 1
Deep Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Diamond Creek 1 Oct - 31 May FS 1
Diamond Lake 1 Oct - 30 Sep FS 3
Dingle Burn (refer to clause 11 for this region) 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
Falls Dam 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Fraser Dam 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Fraser River below dam 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Fraser River Upper 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Glenorchy Lagoons 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Greenstone River (refer to clause 11 for this region) 1 Nov - 31 May F 1
Greenstone River downstream of the swing bridge at the river's mouth where it enters Lake Wakatipu 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
Greenstone River above the Sly Burn confluence (refer to clause 11 for this region) 1 Feb - 31 Mar
Controlled fishery period F 1
Hamiltons Dam 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Hawea River 1 Oct - 30 Sep FS 6
Hoffmans Dam 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 1
Hores Control Pond 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Hunter River (refer to clause 11 for this region) 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
Ida Burn Dam 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Kaihiku Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Kaikorai Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Kaikorai Estuary downstream of Abbotts Creek confluence 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 3
Kawarau River 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Knights Dam 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Kuriwao Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Kye Burn 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Lake Dispute 1 Oct - 31 May FS 3
Lake Dunstan 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Lake Hawea 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Lake Hayes 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 3
Lake Johnson 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 1
Lake Kirkpatrick 1 Oct - 30 Sep FS 3
Lake Mahinerangi 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Lake Onslow 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 10
Lake Roxburgh, Highway Bridge at Alexandra downstream to the Roxburgh Dam 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Lake Sylvan 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Lake Tewa 1 Oct - 30 Sept FS 1
Lake Tuakitoto including the outlet channel and inlet channel 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Lake Waihola including the outlet and waterways interconnected with Lake Waipori 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Lake Waipori 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Lake Wakatipu 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Lake Wanaka 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Lee Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Lindis River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Lochy River downstream from Disputed Creek confluence 1 Nov - 31 May F 1
Lochy River upstream of Disputed Creek confluence (refer to clause 11 for this region) 1 Nov - 31 May F 0
Loganburn Dam 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Maclennan River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Makarora River 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
Makarora River downstream of Wilkin River confluence 1 Oct - 30 Sep FS 1
Manorburn Dam Lower 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Manorburn Dam Upper 1 Nov - 31 May FSB 6
Manuherikia and tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Mathias Dam 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Matukituki River 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
Matukituki River downstream from Motatapu confluence 1 Oct - 30 Sep FS 1
McAtamney's Head Pond 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Meggat Burn 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Mill Creek junior fishery above Waterfall Park (refer to clause 12 for this region) 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Mill Creek downstream from the Speargrass Flat Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 1
Moke Lake 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 3
Molyneux Pond 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 1
Motatapu River 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
Nenthorn Pond 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Nenthorn Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Nevis River (refer to clauses 10 and 11 for this region) 1 Oct - 30 Apr F 1
Owaka River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Owaka River downstream of State Highway 92 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Perkins Pond 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Pinders Pond 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Pleasant River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Pomahaka River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Pomahaka River downstream of the Swans Bridge (Clydevale Road) 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Pomahaka River upstream from the Park Hill Bridge (Switzers Road) 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Poolburn Dam 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Puerua Estuary downstream of the State Highway 92 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Puerua Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Rees River 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
Rees River downstream from Muddy Creek 1 Oct - 30 Sep FS 1
Reid Lake 1 Oct - 30 Sep FS 1
Routeburn River 1 Nov - 31 May F 0
Rutherfords Dam 1 Nov - 15 Apr FSB 1
Shag River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Shag River downstream of the State Highway 1 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 3
Shotover River 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Silverstream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Southern Reservoir (refer to clause 3 for this region) 1 Oct - 31 Aug
FS 1
Styx Weir Pond 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Sullivans Dam 1 Oct - 30 Sep FS 1
Sutton Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Tahakopa River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Tahakopa River downstream of Maclennan River confluence 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Taieri River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Taieri River downstream of Silverstream confluence 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Teviot River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Three O'Clock Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Timaru River 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
Timaru River downstream from the Timaru Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep FS 1
Tokomairiro River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Tokomairiro River downstream from the Coal Gully Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Tomahawk Lagoon 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 1
Tuapeka River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Victoria Dam 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Von Lake 1 Nov - 31 May F 1
Von River 1 Nov - 31 May F 1
Waipahi River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Waipori River upstream of Lake Waipori 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Waipori River downstream of Lake Waipori 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Waitahuna River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Waitati River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Waitati River downstream of Orokonui Stream confluence 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 3
Waiwera River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Waikouaiti River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Waikouaiti River downstream of State Highway 1 Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 2
Waters of Leith 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Waters of Leith downstream from the Leith Street Foot Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 3
Wilkin River (refer to clause 11 for this region) 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
Young River (refer to clause 11 for this region) 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1

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).
Mill Creek (which flows into Lake Hayes), from the Speargrass Flat Road Bridge to Waterfall Park.
Southern Reservoir in September except for Otago Fish and Game Council controlled fishing events.
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
4.1 When playing a salmon in the Clutha River downstream of Roxburgh Dam, a gaff may be used to secure or land that salmon if it is greater than 450mm. Refer to 2.3 of this part of the Notice.
5. FLY FISHING ONLY WATERS
Refer to 2.3 of this part of the Notice.
6. BAIT FISHING WATERS
6.1 Refer to 2.3 of this part of the Notice.
6.2 No person shall fish with a 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 clause 8.4 for this region, 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 fishing for sports fish shall troll from any boat, which is being mechanically propelled on any river or stream except the Taieri River downstream of the Otokia Bridge on State Highway 1, 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 the Albertown Bridge to the sea.
Matukituki River from Glenfinnan Stream confluence to Lake Wanaka.
Kawarau River from its source at Lake Wakatipu to Lake Dunstan.
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 BAG LIMITS
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 except the Clutha River catchment above the Roxburgh Dam.
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).
9.4 A licence holder may continue to fish for a particular species of sports fish on any day on which he or she has already killed the limit bag for that species as long as any fish taken are immediately returned with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
10. FISH LENGTH
10.1 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.
10.2 No person shall take or be in possession of any fish greater than 400mm taken from the Nevis River.
10.3 In all other waters there shall be no minimum length.
11. OTAGO BACKCOUNTRY FISHERIES
Backcountry fishery
11.1 Definition:
backcountry fishery in this Region is defined as-
(a) the Greenstone River backcountry fishery which means the Greenstone River catchment, namely-
(i) the Greenstone River upstream of the swing bridge at the river's mouth where the river enters Lake Wakatipu; and
(ii) all tributary streams flowing into the Greenstone River, including the Caples River.
(b) the Dingle Burn backcountry fishery which means the Dingle Burn upstream of the bridge on the Dingle Burn Station access road.
(c) the Lochy River backcountry fishery which means the Lochy River catchment above the confluence with Disputed Creek.
(d) the Nevis River backcountry fishery which means the Nevis River catchment upstream from the confluence with the Kawarau River.
(e) the Hunter River backcountry fishery which means the Hunter River catchment upstream from the river's mouth where the river enters Lake Hawea.
(f) the Young River backcountry fishery which means the Young River catchment upstream from the confluence with the Makarora River.
(g) the Wilkin River backcountry fishery which means the Wilkin River catchment upstream from the confluence with the Makarora River.
11.2 All anglers who fish in the backcountry fishery (as defined by the Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2013) must first obtain a backcountry licence (as defined in the Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2013) and the provisions of that notice apply to this Notice:
Controlled area
11.3 Definitions:
controlled area means the Greenstone River (and its tributary streams) between the river's source and its confluence with the Sly Burn.
controlled period means the period beginning on 1 February 2014 and ending on 31 March 2014.
controlled-period licence means a licence that entitles the following persons to fish for sports fish in the controlled area during the controlled period, but only during the day, and on the reach, specified in the licence:
(a) the holder of the controlled-period licence; and
(b) if the holder also holds a backcountry licence that is endorsed on a family licence, the holder's spouse or partner and, if accompanied by the holder or the holder's spouse or partner, any member of the holder's family; and
(c) any 1 or more companion anglers named in the controlled-period licence who hold backcountry licences.
11.4 In the controlled area, a controlled period applies. All anglers who fish in the controlled area must first obtain a controlled-period licence (as defined by the Sports Fish Licences, Fees and Forms Notice 2013).
12 WATERS RESTRICTED TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS
12.1 No person shall fish in waters designated as a "junior fishery" in clause 2.3 for this region unless they are a child or junior licence holder under the age of 18 years on 1 October 2013.
12.2 The Waters this clause applies to is:
Mill Creek above Waterfall Park.
SOUTHLAND 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, PERMITTED METHODS, DAILY BAG LIMITS
Permitted Methods definition
F = Fly fishing only
FS = Fly or Spin fishing only
FSB = Fly, Spin or Bait fishing permitted

Rivers / Lakes Open Season Permitted Methods Daily Bag Limits
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 Rivers, not covered below 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Aparima River and tributaries upstream of Hamilton Burn confluence 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2
Aparima River, Hamilton Burn to Thornbury Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
Aparima River, the Thornbury Bridge to sea All year FSB 4
Borland Burn 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2
Cromel Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Eglinton River and tributaries 1 Nov - 31 May F 1
Ettrick Burn (refer to clause 11 for this region) 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
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 Ettrick Burn and Eglinton, Upukerora, Upper Waiau and Mararoa Rivers) 1 Nov - 31 May FS 2
Lake Fergus 1 Nov - 31 May FS 2
Lake Gunn 1 Nov - 31 May FS 2
Lake Hankinson 1 Nov - 31 May FS 2
Lake Hauroko All year FS 2
Lake Henry "junior fishery" (refer to clause 12 for this region) All year FSB 2
Lake Manapouri (including Waiau Arm) All year FS 2
Lake Manapouri, Frasers Beach to Supply Bay, Junior & Child anglers from the shore only All year FSB 2
Lake Mavora (North and South) All year FS 2
Lake Mavora (North and South), Junior & Child anglers from the shore only All Year FSB 2
Lake Monowai All year FS 2
Lake Poteriteri All year FS 2
Lake Te Anau All year FS 2
Lake Te Anau Control Gates to Upukerora River mouth, Junior & Child anglers from the shore only (subject to clause 3.1 of this region) All Year FSB 2
Lake Thomas All year FSB 2
Lake Waituna and tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Lilburn 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
McGregor Pond (Whitestone River Berm) All year FSB 2
Makarewa River upstream of Riverton - Invercargill Highway and all tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Makarewa River downstream of Riverton - Invercargill Highway All year FSB 4
Mararoa River upstream of The Key Bridge including upper Mararoa and tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Mararoa River downstream of The Key Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
Mataura River and tributaries upstream
of Hume's Road Bridge, Garston 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Mataura River - Garston Bridge to the Gore Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
Mataura River - the Gore Bridge to the Gorge Road Bridge 1 Oct - 31 May,
excluding
3 and 4 May 2014 FSB 4
Mataura River - the 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 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2
Orauea Stream and tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Ourawera Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Oreti River and tributaries upstream of Rocky Point 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Oreti River - Rocky Point to Riverton - Invercargill Highway 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
Oreti River Riverton - Invercargill Highway to sea All year FSB 4
Otamita Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Pourakino River and tributaries upstream of the Waipango Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Pourakino River downstream of the 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
Tokanui Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Upukerora River 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
Waiau River between Lakes Manapouri and Te Anau 1 Oct - 31 May FS 2
Waiau River - Mararoa Weir (subject to clause 3.1 for this region) to Tuatapere 1 Oct - 31 May FSB 4
Waiau River from Tuatapere to the sea, including the Waiau Lagoon All year FSB 4
Waiau River tributaries from the Mararoa Weir to the sea (except Monowai, Borland and Wairaki Rivers) 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Waihopai River upstream of Queens Drive 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Waihopai River 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
Waikaka River and 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 the North Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Waikiwi Stream downstream of the North Road Bridge All year FSB 2
Waimatuku Stream and tributaries upstream of the bridge on Rance Road 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Waimatuku Stream and tributaries downstream of the bridge on Rance Road All Year FSB 2
Waimea Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Wairaki River and tributaries upstream of the transmission lines 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Wairaki River downstream of the transmission lines 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Whitestone River upstream of the Prospect Bridge 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
Whitestone River between the Prospect Bridge and the Mararoa confluence 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1

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 within 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.
Those portions of the Waiau River, Mararoa River and the Waiau Arm of Lake Manapouri that are within 100m of the control gates on the Manapouri Lake Control structure, also known as the Mararoa Weir.
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.
4.1 Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished so as to imitate a bait fish.
4.2 Molluscs or parts of molluscs may be used in bait fishing waters.
5. FLY FISHING ONLY WATERS
Refer clause 2 for this region.
6. BAIT FISHING NOT PERMITTED
Refer clause 2 for this region.
7. COARSE FISHING WATERS
None.
8. USE OF BOATS
8.1 No person shall fish from any motorised boat (including electric motors) in Lake Thomas and South Lake Mavora.
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 94 Bridge just north of Lumsden.
The Waikaia River.
9. DAILY LIMIT BAGS
9.1 Subject to clause 3.2 for this region, 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.
11. SOUTHLAND BACKCOUNTRY FISHERY
11.1 Definition:
Backcountry fishery in this region means:
The Ettrick Burn backcountry fishery.
11.2 All anglers who fish in the backcountry fishery (as defined by the Sports Fish Licences, Fees and Forms Notice 2013) must obtain a backcountry licence (as defined by the Sports Fish Licences, Fees and Forms Notice 2013) and the provisions of that notice apply to this Notice.
Controlled area
11.3 Definitions:
controlled area means the Ettrick Burn from its confluence with Lake Te Anau to the upstream limit of Log Cabin Slip at NZTOPO 50-CC07 796753.
controlled period means the period beginning on 1 November 2013 and ending on 31 May 2014.
controlled period licence means a licence that entitles the following persons to fish for sports fish in the controlled area during the controlled period, but only during the day specified in the licence:
(a) the holder of the controlled period licence; and
(b) if the holder also holds a backcountry licence that is endorsed on a family licence, the spouse or partner, and if accompanied by the holder or the holder's spouse or partner and any member of the holder's family; and
(c) up to 3 companion anglers named in the controlled period licence who hold backcountry licences, provided that the maximum size of any group for any one permit is 4.
11.4 In the controlled area, a controlled period applies. All anglers who fish in the controlled area must first obtain a controlled period licence (as defined by the Sports Fish Licences, Fees and Forms Notice 2013).
12. WATERS RESTRICTED TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS
12.1 No person shall fish in waters designated as a "junior fishery" in clause 2 for this region unless they are a child or junior licence holder under the age of 18 years on 1 October 2013.
12.2 Waters this clause applies to is:
Lake Henry.
Approved at Wellington this 30th day of July 2013.
HON NICK SMITH
Minister of Conservation