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Northland > FishingRegulations
Angling regulations are updated annually. Each region has specific regulations for individual rivers and lakes within the framework of national angling regulations.
When fishing in the Northland region, please ensure you are aware of and adhere to local regulations at all times.
2007/2008 regulations for Northland
Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861
1. DEFINITIONS
See First Schedule.
2. OPEN SEASON
2.1 All lakes and reservoirs in region All year
2.2 Wairua River (excluding tributaries) downstream from the
confluence of the Waiotu and Whakapara Rivers All year
2.3 All rivers and streams in region 1 October to 30 April
3. CLOSED WATERS
No restrictions.
4. AUTHORISED TACKLE
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
No licence holder shall on any one day kill more than two trout.
There is no daily bag limit for tench or perch.
9.2 Waipapa, Mangapa and Victoria Rivers
No licence holder shall on any one day kill more than one trout.
9.3 All Lakes and Reservoirs
No licence holder shall on any one day kill more than three trout.
There is no daily bag limit for tench or perch.
10. FISH LENGTH
10.1 The minimum length for trout 300mm
10.2 The minimum length for tench or perch No limit
To see the latest regulations for all of the North Island (excluding Taupo where fishing is administered by DOC) and South Island, please download the PDFs below.
North Island / South Island
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