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 2014.
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 2014, 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.
Uncoloured bread dough.
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
2.1 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
" downstream of Mahoenui Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2
" upstream of Mahoenui Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun Fly fishing only 2
Awaroa 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Hikutaia
" downstream of Whangamata track All year Spinner/artificial fly 5
" upstream of 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
" downstream of lower bridge on Mangaotaki Road All year Spinner/artificial fly 5
" upstream of lower bridge on Mangaotaki Road 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mangatawhiri
" downstream of State Highway 2 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun No bait restrictions 5
" upstream of State Highway 2 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mangatepopo 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2
Mangatutu
" downstream of Lethbridge Road 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
" upstream of 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
" downstream of Mangatuahaua Stream confluence All year All legal lures/baits 5
" upstream of Mangatuahaua Stream confluence 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Moakurarua
" downstream of Honikiwi Road 1 Oct - 30 Jun All legal lures/baits 5
" upstream of Honikiwi Road 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Mokau 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Ngakoaohia
" downstream of Pirongia/Kawhia Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
" upstream of Pirongia/Kawhia Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun Fly fishing only 5
Ngutunui 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 5
Ohinemuri
" downstream of Victoria Street Bridge, Waihi All year All legal lures/baits 2
" upstream of 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
" downstream of Waimiha Stream confluence 1 Oct - 30 Jun All legal lures/baits 5
" upstream of Waimiha Stream confluence 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
" downstream of Seafund Road Bridge All year Spinner/artificial fly 5
" upstream of 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
" downstream of 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
" upstream of 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
" downstream of end of Franklin Road All year Spinner/artificial fly 2
" upstream of 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
" downstream of Whakapapa River confluence All year All legal lures/baits 5
" upstream of Whakapapa River confluence 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2
Whakapapa
" downstream of Piopiotea Stream confluence 1 Oct - 30 Jun Spinner/artificial fly 2
" upstream of Piopiotea Stream confluence 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 of the Maraetai Dam to upstream of 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 downstream of 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 downstream of Hamurana Road All year Fly fishing only 8*
Flaxy Lake and Canal All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Hamurana Stream downstream of Hamurana Road All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Hopuruahine Stream and tributaries upstream of the landmark pole 1 Dec - 30 Jun Fly fishing only 8*
Kaitawa Lake 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Kaituna River downstream of control gates All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Kaituna River downstream of 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 upstream of the landmark pole 1 Dec - 30 Jun Fly fishing only 8*
Motu River upstream of State Highway 35 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 2
Motu River downstream of 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 downstream of State Highway 5 Bridge All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Ngongotaha Stream and tributaries (excluding Waimataa) upstream of 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 downstream of Otamatea Stream confluence All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Rangitaiki River downstream of 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) upstream of 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 downstream of 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 downstream of Devon Road Bridge All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Utuhina Stream upstream of Devon Road Bridge but downstream of 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 Hopuruahine and Mokau landmark poles All year Fly fishing only 8*
Waikaretaheke River downstream of Piripaua Powerhouse All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Waiau River downstream of the Waikaretaheke River confluence All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Waikato River from Huka Falls to Maraetai All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Waimana River downstream of Matahi Bridge All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Waioeka River downstream of Tauranga Stream confluence All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Waioeka River downstream of State Highway 2 Bridge All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Wairoa River downstream of Te Reinga Falls to State Highway 2 All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Wairoa River downstream of State Highway 2 Bridge All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Wairoa River (Tauranga) downstream of Lake McLaren All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Wairoa River (Tauranga) downstream of State Highway 2 Bridge All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait No limit
Waiteti Stream downstream of Hamurana Road All year Artificial fly/spinner 8*
Waiteti Stream upstream of 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 downstream of Owaka Stream confluence All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Whakatane River downstream of 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 upstream of 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 upstream of the Hamurana Road Bridge.
(c) The Awahou Stream upstream of 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.
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 except in Lake Whakamarino (Tuai).
(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.
7.4 No licence holder shall fish from any motorised boat or use an anchor when fishing in Lake Kaitawa or Lake Whakamarino (Tuai).
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 upstream of 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 620mm 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
Refer clause 6 for this region 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)
Refer clause 6 for this region 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 Waipunga Road Bridge and all tributaries
Refer clause 6 for this region 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 1
Esk River downstream of Waipunga Road Bridge All year Artificial fly/spinner 1
Karamu Stream, excluding tributaries All year Artificial fly/spinner/bait 2
Mohaka River downstream of confluence with the Mangatainoka River to State Highway 5, excluding tributaries All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Mohaka River downstream of 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 upstream of 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 upstream of Whanawhana cable
Refer clause 6 for this region 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 1
Ngaruroro River downstream of Whanawhana cable, excluding tributaries All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Ngaruroro River tributaries downstream of Whanawhana cable 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 2
Porangahau River downstream of confluence with the Mangawhero Stream, excluding tributaries All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Tuki Tuki River upstream of State Highway 50 road bridge, excluding tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 4
Tuki Tuki River downstream of State Highway 50 road bridge, excluding tributaries All year Artificial fly/spinner 4
Tutaekuri River downstream of confluence with the Mangaone Stream, excluding tributaries All year Artificial fly/spinner 2
Waipawa River downstream of State Highway 50 road bridge, excluding tributaries All year Artificial fly/spinner 4
Waipawa River upstream of State Highway 50 road bridge, excluding tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Jun Artificial fly/spinner 4
Waipunga River downstream of 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 minimum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries
550mm maximum
Lakes Tutira and Waikopiro
350mm maximum
All other waters No minimum size limit
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 Limits
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 of Brois Street Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Huatoki Stream downstream of 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 of Skeet Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr Spinner/artificial fly 1
Kapuni Stream between the Skeet Road and State Highway 45 Bridges 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Kapuni Stream downstream of State Highway 45 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Kaupokonui Stream upstream of State Highway 45 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Kaupokonui Stream downstream of 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 upstream of Bristol Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Manganui River downstream of Bristol Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Mangaoraka Stream upstream of Mahoetahi Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Mangaoraka Stream downstream of Mahoetahi Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep 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 Raetihi-Ohakune Road Bridge No. 401 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 4
Mangawhero River downstream of 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 of Mangamingi Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Patea River downstream of 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 of Oio Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 4
Retaruke River and tributaries downstream of 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 of 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 of State Highway 49 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun All legal lures/baits 4
Tokiahuru Stream downstream of State Highway 49 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 4
Waiaua River upstream of State Highway 45 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Waiaua River downstream of 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 of 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 of State Highway 45 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 4
Waiongana Stream upstream of State Highway 3 Devon Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Waiongana Stream downstream of State Highway 3 Devon Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Waitaiki Stream upstream of State Highway 49 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Jun All legal lures/baits 4
Waitaiki Stream downstream of State Highway 49 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 4
Waitara River downstream of Manganui River confluence 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Waiwhakaiho River upstream of the end of Rimu Street extension walking track 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Waiwhakaiho River downstream of the end of Rimu Street extension walking track 1 Oct - 30 Sep All legal lures/baits 2
Warea River upstream of State Highway 45 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr All legal lures/baits 2
Warea River downstream of 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
* = Bait fishing by child licence holder ONLY
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
All other waters not listed below 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
All coastal dune lakes All year FSB 4
Akatarawa River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Max 450mm
Hautapu River upstream of the road bridge numbered 741/1096 on State Highway 1 by the Taihape Golf Club 1 Oct - 30 Apr F 1
Max 550mm
Hautapu River downstream of the road bridge numbered 741/1096 on State Highway 1 by the Taihape Golf Club 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
Henley, Lake All year FSB 4
Hokowhitu Lagoon (also known as Centennial Lagoon) All year FSB Rainbow or Brown trout 1
All other sports fish No limit
Hutt River All year FS * 2
Max 450mm
Kahuterawa Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
Kawhatau River All year FSB 4
Kopuaranga River 1 Oct - 30 Apr F 4
Kourarau Dam (Upper) Reservoir, except all inflowing streams. All year FSB Rainbow or Brown trout 1
All other sports fish 4
Lake Wairarapa All year FSB 4
Makakahi River, upstream of the road bridge at Eketahuna 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
Makakahi River, downstream of the road bridge at Eketahuna All year FSB 4
Makiekie River (Coal Creek) 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
Makuri River upstream of the township bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr F 1
Max 450mm
Makuri River downstream of the township bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Manawatu River upstream of Maunga Road Bridge (upstream of Dannevirke) 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Manawatu River downstream of Maunga Road Bridge (upstream
of Dannevirke) All year FSB 4
Mangaohane Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Max 550mm
Mangahao River upstream of Marima Reserve Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
Mangahao River downstream of Marima Reserve Bridge All year FSB 4
Mangaone River (a tributary of the Tiraumea River) All year FSB 4
Mangaroa River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Max 450mm
Mangatainoka River upstream of Scarborough Konini Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2
Max 450mm
Mangatainoka River downstream of Scarborough Konini Road Bridge All year FS 2
Max 450mm
Mangatarere Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr F 1
Mangatoro River 1 Oct - 30 Apr F 1
Moawhango River All year FSB 4
Ohau River All year FSB 2
Oroua River and its tributaries upstream of Ruahine Forest Park boundary 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Oroua River downstream of Ruahine Forest Park boundary and upstream of Oroua Valley Road Bridge All year FSB 1
Oroua River downstream of Oroua Valley Road Bridge All year FSB 4
Otaki River and its tributaries upstream of Tararua Forest Park boundary 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Otaki River downstream of Tararua Forest Park boundary All year FSB 4
Pakuratahi Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Max 450mm
Pohangina River All year FSB 4
Pohangina River tributaries 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
Pourangaki River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Max 450mm
Rangitikei River and its tributaries upstream of 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
Max 550mm
Rangitikei River upstream of Matawhero Road Bridge (commonly called the Mangaohane Bridge) to the Ohinewaione Stream confluence 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2
Max 550mm
Rangitikei River downstream of Matawhero Road Bridge (commonly called the Mangaohane Bridge) All year FSB 4
Ruamahunga River and its tributaries upstream of Tararua Forest Park boundary 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Ruamahunga River downstream of Tararua Forest Park boundary All year FSB 4
Tauherenikau River and its tributaries upstream of Tararua Forest Park boundary 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Tauherenikau River downstream of Tararua Forest Park boundary All year FSB 4
Tauweru River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
Tiraumea River All year FSB 4
Tokomaru River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Max 450mm
Turitea Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
Waikanae River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Max 450mm
Waipoua River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4
Waingawa River and its tributaries upstream of Tararua Forest Park boundary 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Max 550mm
Waingawa River downstream of Tararua Forest Park boundary All year FSB 4
Wainui River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Max 450mm
Wainuiomata River downstream of the main township bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr F 1
Max 550mm
Waiohine River and its tributaries upstream of Tararua Forest Park boundary 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1
Waiohine River downstream of Tararua Forest Park boundary All year FSB 4
Waitawa, Lake (Otaki) - [Forest Lake] All year FSB Tench 0
Whakatikei River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1
Max 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 Definition:
4.2 Rangitikei River backcountry fishery means the upper Rangitikei River and its tributaries upstream of the Ohinewaione Stream confluence.
4.3 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).
The Rangitikei River and Whakaurekou River backcountry fisheries are a backcountry fishery (as defined in the Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2014) 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 2014, 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 confluence with the Severn River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Acheron River upstream of 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 of Salisbury Road Bridge All year All methods B S^ 2
Aorere River upstream of Salisbury Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Argyle Pond Head Race upstream of signed marker post 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 2
Argyle Pond and lower hydro canals downstream of 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 Gowan Bridge All year All methods B 2
Buller River upstream of Gowan Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Clarence River downstream of Acheron confluence All year All methods B S^ 2
Clarence River upstream of 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 of State Highway 1 All year All methods B 2
Lyell Creek (Kaikoura) upstream of State Highway 1 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Maitai River upstream of Lower Nile Street Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Maitai River downstream of 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 of State Highway 6 Bridge All year All methods B 2
Matakitaki River downstream of Glenroy River to the State Highway 6 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Matakitaki River upsteam of 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 of State Highway 1 All year All methods B 2
Middle Creek Kaikoura upstream of State Highway 1 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Motueka River downstream of Peninsula Road Bridge at Ngatimoti All year All methods B 2
Motueka River downstream of confluence with the Wangapeka River to the Peninsula Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Motueka River upstream of 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 of State Highway 1 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Opawa River downstream of 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 confluence with the Rai River All year All methods B R S^ 2
Pelorus River upstream of 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 clause 3 for this region All year All methods B 4
Rotoroa Lake except for closed areas - see clause 3 for this region 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 confluence with the Waingaro River All year All methods B S^ 2
Takaka River upstream of confluence with the Waingaro River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Taylor River downstream of New Renwick Road Bridge All year All methods B R 2
Taylor River upstream of 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 of Wash Bridge including the Diversion and the Southern Valley Irrigation Intake Pond All year All methods B R S^ 2
Wairau River upstream of Wash Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B R 2
Wairoa River upstream of confluence with the Lee River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS B 2
Wairoa River / Waimea River downstream of 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.
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.
7. COARSE FISHING WATERS
There are no special conditions relating to coarse fishing other than those provided for in the First Schedule to this Notice.
8. 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 (upstream of 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
For interpretation of terms, refer to the First Schedule of this Notice or the Freshwater Fisheries Regulations 1983.
1.1 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
Limits Salmon
Limit
Blackwater, Lake 10 Dec - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Christchurch Groynes Fishing Lakes All year FSB 2 2
Coleridge, Lake 1 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 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Forsyth, Lake All year FSB 2 n/a
Georgina, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Grasmere, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Guyon, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Hawdon, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Henrietta, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Ida, Lake and Little Ida Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Kaiapoi Lakes All year FSB 2 n/a
Katrine, Loch All year FS 2 2
Letitia, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Lilian, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Lyndon, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr
and
1 Jun - 31 Aug FSB 2 n/a
Marymere, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Mason, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Minchin, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Monck (Catherine), Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Monopolies Pond All year FSB 2 n/a
Pearson, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr
and
1 Jun - 30 Sep FS 2 2
Rotokohatu, Lake All year FSB 2 n/a
Rubicon, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Sarah, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Selfe, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr
and
1 Jun - 30 Sep FS 2 n/a
Sheppard, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Sumner, Lake All year FS 2 2
Taylor, Lake 1 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, downstream of Ashley Gorge Road Bridge All year FSB 2 2
Avon River All year FSB 2 2
Cam River, upstream of Kaiapoi River confluence 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 2 2
Cust River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 0
Halswell Canal, upstream of Duck Pond Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 n/a
Halswell Canal, downstream of Duck Pond Road Bridge All year FSB 2 n/a
Halswell River, upstream of Seabridge Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 n/a
Halswell River, downstream of 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, downstream of South Branch confluence (Eastern Zone) All year FSB 2 2
Irwell River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 n/a
Kaiapoi River, upstream of Cust Main Drain confluence 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 2 1
Kaiapoi River, downstream of Williams St Bridge All year FSB 2 1
Kaiapoi River, upstream of Williams St Bridge 1 Apr - 30 Sep 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, upstream of Te Oka Bay Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 n/a
Okuti River, downstream of 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) upstream of Dickeys Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 0
Otukaikino Creek (South Branch of Waimakariri) downstream of Dickeys Road Bridge All year FSB 2 0
Rakaia River, downstream of 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, downstream of Upper Selwyn Huts All year FSB 2 n/a
Styx River, upstream of Marshland Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 2
Styx River, downstream of Marshland Road Bridge All year FSB 2 2
Tentburn Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 2
Waiau River, downstream of Hope River confluence (Eastern Zone) All year FSB 2 2
Waikari River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 n/a
Waimakariri River, downstream of Staircase Stream confluence (Eastern Zone) All year FSB 2 2
Waipara River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 1 n/a
Wairewa River, upstream of Te Oka Bay Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2 n/a
Wairewa River, downstream of 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, upstream of 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 1 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, upstream of 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 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Poulter River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2 0
Rakaia River, upstream of Coleridge Tailrace confluence 1 Oct - 31 Mar FS 2 0
Ryton River 1 Dec - 30 Apr FS 2 0
Selwyn River, upstream of State Highway 77 Bridge (at Glentunnel) 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 n/a
Slovens Creek 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Waiau River, upstream of Hope River confluence 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 1 0
Waimakariri River, upstream of 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:
1 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 Williams Street Bridge from 1 April -
30 September.
Mandamus River.
Pahau River.
Waitohi River.
Otukaikino/South Branch upstream of 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 2014) or junior licence holder (under the age of 18 years as at 1st October 2014) shall fish in the Christchurch Groynes Fishing Lakes or Courtenay Lake at Kaiapoi.
4. AUTHORISED TACKLE
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly-fishing-only waters, when actively fished so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
See the First Schedule of this notice for other definitions.
5. COARSE FISHING WATERS
Avon River downstream of 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 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 of 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.
8.3 No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm and 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month of the year.
Note: The daily bag limit for salmon in the Kaiapoi River has been reduced from 2 to 1 salmon per 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 upstream of Ashley Gorge Road Bridge, Broken River and its tributaries (including Porter River and Slovens Creek), Hurunui River upstream of 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
No licence holder shall take or kill Perch exceeding 250mm in length from 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 6 Dec - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Ahuriri River and its tributaries downstream of Longslip Creek except Omarama Stream 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 4 2
Ahuriri River Lagoons 6 Dec - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Alexandrina, Lake and its tributaries 1 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 1 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 1 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Cameron, Loch 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Camp, Lake 1 Nov - 31 May FS 2 n/a
Centennial Park Lake (Timaru) All year FSB 2 n/a
Clearwater, Lake and its tributaries 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Deep Stream and tributaries east of the bridge where it enters Lake Aviemore 1 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 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Donn, Lake and its tributaries 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Emily, Lake and its tributaries 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Emma, Lake and its tributaries 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Grays River 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Hakataramea River upstream of State Highway 82 1 Nov - 31 Mar F 2 2
1 Apr - 30 Apr F 2 Closed
Hakataramea River downstream of State Highway 82 1 Nov - 31 Mar FS 2 2
1 Apr - 30 Apr FS 2 Closed
Heron, Lake and its tributaries 1 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 1 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 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Kakanui River and tributaries upstream of Five Forks Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Kakanui River and tributaries downstream of Five Forks Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Lake Stream 1 Oct - 31 Mar FSB 2 Closed
Larch Stream 1 Nov - 31 Jan FSB 2 2
Macgregor, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Maerewhenua River upstream of State Highway 83 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 2
Maerewhenua River downstream of State Highway 83 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Maori Lakes and their tributaries 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Mary Burn 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 n/a
Merino, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Middleton, Lake All year FSB 4 2
Middleton, Lake tributaries 1 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Mystery, Lake and its tributaries 1 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 Canal from State Highway 8 to Ohau C Station All year FSB 4 sports fish of which no more than 2 to be trout
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 1 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Omarama Stream upstream of State
Highway 8 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 2
Omarama Stream downstream of State Highway 8 1 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 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2
Otematata River and its tributaries upstream of Clear Stream 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Otematata River and its tributaries downstream of Clear Stream 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 4 2
Poaka, Lake 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Pukaki, Lake All year FSB 4 2
Pukaki, Lake tributaries 1 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Pukaki - Ohau A Canal All year FSB 4 sports fish of which no more than 2 to be trout
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 1 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 1 Nov - 30 Apr FS 2 2
Saltwater Creek All year FSB 2 n/a
Spider, Lake and its tributaries 1 Nov - 30 Apr F 2 n/a
Tekapo, Lake All year FSB 4 2
Tekapo, Lake tributaries 1 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Tekapo - Pukaki hydro canal All year FSB 4 sports fish of which no more than 2 to be trout
Tekapo River upstream of lower powerlines across the river about 1km upstream of Lake Benmore 1 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 4 2
Tekapo River downstream of lower powerlines across the river about 1km upstream of 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 1 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 1 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.
4.5 Any licence holder who lands a sports fish and does not want to keep it shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
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
7.1 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.
7.2 No person shall in any one day take or be in possession of more than two salmon greater than 500mm taken from the McKenzie hydro canals. The McKenzie hydro canals are the Tekapo - Pukaki, and Pukaki - Ohau hydro canals, and Ohau Canal from State Highway 8 to Ohau C power station.
OTAGO FISH AND GAME REGION
Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861
1. DEFINITIONS
See First Schedule.
2. OPEN SEASON, PERMITTED METHODS, DAILY BAG LIMITS (subject to clauses 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 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 Limits
All lakes, rivers and streams upstream of Clyde Dam not mentioned in clause 2.3 for this region 1 Nov - 30 Apr FSB 1
2.2 Rivers / Lakes Open Season Permitted Methods Daily Bag Limits
All lakes, rivers and streams downstream of 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 Open Season Permitted Methods 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 State Highway 92 Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Catlins River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 6
Clutha River upstream from Luggate Bridge (except Deans Bank Section) 1 Oct - 30 Sep FS 6
Clutha River Deans Bank Section (defined by landmark posts 1km downstream of Lake Wanaka and 600m upstream of Albert Town Bridge) 1 Oct - 31 May F 6
Clutha River downstream of 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 downstream of 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 swing bridge at the river's mouth where it enters Lake Wakatipu 1 Nov - 31 May FS 1
Greenstone River upstream of 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 Sep 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 of 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 of 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 of 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 Swans Bridge (Clydevale Road) 1 Oct - 30 Sep FSB 6
Pomahaka River upstream of Park Hill Bridge (Switzers Road) 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Poolburn Dam 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Puerua Estuary downstream of 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 of 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 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 of Timaru Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Sep FS 1
Tokomairiro River 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 3
Tokomairiro River downstream of 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 of 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
3. CLOSED SEASON
Fishing for sports fish is not permitted at any time in the following specified waters:
Bullock Creek, from Lake Wanaka to source.
Horne Creek, from Lake Wakatipu to source.
Lake Wakatipu, within the waters of Queenstown Bay bounded by a straight line drawn from the outermost point of Queenstown Gardens to the point where the south bank of One Mile Creek meets Lake Wakatipu.
Lake Wanaka, within 150m of any part of the launch wharf at the township of Wanaka, within 150m of any part of the public jetty at the Wanaka Marina, and anywhere within 150m of the shoreline between the wharf and the jetty.
Lake Wakatipu, within 100m of any part of the wharf in Black Bay (commonly known as the Walter Peak Jetty).
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 downstream of 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 upstream of 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 downstream of 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 upstream of the confluence with Disputed Creek.
(d) the Nevis River backcountry fishery which means the Nevis River catchment upstream of the confluence with the Kawarau River.
(e) the Hunter River backcountry fishery which means the Hunter River catchment upstream of the river's mouth where the river enters Lake Hawea.
(f) the Young River backcountry fishery which means the Young River catchment upstream of the confluence with the Makarora River.
(g) the Wilkin River backcountry fishery which means the Wilkin River catchment upstream of 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 2014) must first obtain a backcountry licence (as defined in the Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2014) 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 2015 and ending on 31 March 2015.
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 2014).
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 2014.
12.2 The Waters this clause applies to is:
Mill Creek upstream of 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 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
2 and 3 May 2015 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 Waipango Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Pourakino River downstream of Waipango Bridge All year FSB 2
Taunamau Stream 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Titiroa Stream and tributaries upstream of The Locks 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Titiroa Stream downstream of The Locks All year FSB 2
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 North Road Bridge 1 Oct - 30 Apr FSB 2
Waikiwi Stream downstream of 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 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 2014) must obtain a backcountry licence (as defined by the Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms Notice 2014) 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 2014 and ending on 31 May 2015.
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 2014).
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 2014.
12.2 Waters this clause applies to is:
Lake Henry.
Approved at Wellington this 22nd day of July 2014.
HON NICK SMITH
Minister of Conservation