Season: 1st Saturday Dec - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: Salmon: 1 Oct - last day of Feb
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2), Other (Limit: no limit)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Jun - 31 Aug
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Closed)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: Closed
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: Closed), Salmon (Limit: Closed), Other (Limit: Closed)
Season: Closed
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: Closed), Salmon (Limit: Closed), Other (Limit: Closed)
Season: 1 Oct – 30 April
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct – 30 April
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Coarse fishing waters - Centennial Park Lake (Timaru), Island Stream, Saltwater Creek, and Waiareka Creek. Daily limit 1 Tench. No daily limit for Perch. Minimum size 450mm for Tench and 250mm for Perch.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: Trout: 1 Oct - 31 Mar, Salmon: 1 Oct - last day of Feb
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: Trout: 1 Oct - 31 Mar, Salmon: 1 Oct - last day of Feb
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: Trout: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr, Salmon: 1st Saturday Nov - 31 Mar
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Coarse fishing waters - Centennial Park Lake (Timaru), Island Stream, Saltwater Creek, and Waiareka Creek. Daily limit 1 Tench. No daily limit for Perch. Minimum size 450mm for Tench and 250mm for Perch.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
An angler may fish from any boat in Lake Middleton, Kellands Pond and Wairepo Arm except when being propelled by a motor.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4 Trout max 1 brown), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
No angler shall fish in Lake Alexandrina / Takamana using down riggers, paravanes, metal cored or wire lines and weights to assist sinking of trolled lures.
Season: 1 Jun - 31 July
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2 sports fish zero brown Trout), Salmon (Limit: 2 sports fish), Other (Limit: 2 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
No angler shall fish in Lake Alexandrina / Takamana using down riggers, paravanes, metal cored or wire lines and weights to assist sinking of trolled lures.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 4 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 4 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 31 May
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
No sports fishing from boats in lakes, Camp / Ōtautari, Denny, Donne, Emily and Spider.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
No sports fishing from boats in lakes, Camp / Ōtautari, Denny, Donne, Emily and Spider.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
No sports fishing from boats in lakes, Camp / Ōtautari, Denny, Donne, Emily and Spider.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
No sports fishing from boats in lakes, Camp / Ōtautari, Denny, Donne, Emily and Spider.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 4 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov – 31 Mar
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 4 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
No sports fishing from any unmoored boat in lakes MacGregor / Whakarukumoana and Māori Lakes / Ōtūwharekai.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
An angler may fish from any boat in Lake Middleton, Kellands Pond and Wairepo Arm except when being propelled by a motor.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 4 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov – 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1 Oct – 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1 Oct – 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 4 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 2 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
No sports fishing from boats in lakes, Camp / Ōtautari, Denny, Donne, Emily and Spider.
Season: 1 Oct - 31 Mar
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Closed)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 6 sports fish total and no more than 4 to be Trout or 4 to be Salmon), Salmon (Limit: 6 sports fish total and no more than 4 to be Trout or 4 to be Salmon), Other (Limit: 6 sports fish total and no more than 4 to be Trout or 4 to be Salmon)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 4 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: Trout: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr, Salmon: 1st Saturday Nov - 31 Mar
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
No sports fishing from any unmoored boat in lakes MacGregor / Whakarukumoana and Māori Lakes / Ōtūwharekai.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct – 3 Nov 2023, and
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Controlled Fishery: No angler may fish in a controlled fishery during a controlled period unless they are the holder of an appropriate controlled-period licence or are named on such a licence.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 2 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 2 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov – 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Controlled Fishery: No angler may fish in a controlled fishery during a controlled period unless they are the holder of an appropriate controlled-period licence or are named on such a licence.
Season: 1 Oct – 3 Nov 2023, and 1st Saturday Sep - 30 Sep 2024
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Controlled Fishery: No angler may fish in a controlled fishery during a controlled period unless they are the holder of an appropriate controlled-period licence or are named on such a licence.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Jun - 31 Aug
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Closed)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 2 sports fish), Other (Limit: 2 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: Trout: 1 Oct - 31 Mar, Salmon: 1 Oct - last day of Feb
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
An angler when fishing for sports fish in the Rangitata River /Rakitata or its tributaries may use, seaward of a line extending through two GPS points (-44.181807°, 171.499428° and -44.179319°, 171.504111°) and where part of the line is marked by two pole
An angler when fishing for sports fish in the Rangitata River / Rakitata or its tributaries 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 extending through two GPS points (-44.181807°, 171.499428° and -44.179319°, 171.504111°) and where part of the line is marked by two poles situated approximately 1km from the coast.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Jun - 31 Aug
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Closed)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
An angler when fishing for sports fish in the Rangitata River /Rakitata or its tributaries may use, seaward of a line extending through two GPS points (-44.181807°, 171.499428° and -44.179319°, 171.504111°) and where part of the line is marked by two pole
An angler when fishing for sports fish in the Rangitata River / Rakitata or its tributaries 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 extending through two GPS points (-44.181807°, 171.499428° and -44.179319°, 171.504111°) and where part of the line is marked by two poles situated approximately 1km from the coast.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Coarse fishing waters - Centennial Park Lake (Timaru), Island Stream, Saltwater Creek, and Waiareka Creek. Daily limit 1 Tench. No daily limit for Perch. Minimum size 450mm for Tench and 250mm for Perch.
Season: 1 Oct - 31 May and 1 - 30 Sep
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 2 sports fish), Other (Limit: 2 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 2 sports fish), Other (Limit: 2 sports fish)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: closed
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: closed), Salmon (Limit: closed)
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Coarse fishing waters - Centennial Park Lake (Timaru), Island Stream, Saltwater Creek, and Waiareka Creek. Daily limit 1 Tench. No daily limit for Perch. Minimum size 450mm for Tench and 250mm for Perch.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
An angler may fish from any boat in Lake Middleton, Kellands Pond and Wairepo Arm except when being propelled by a motor.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: 2)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Sea-run Salmon Season Bag Limit
No angler may fish for Salmon in a sea-run Salmon water unless they are the holder of a sea-run Salmon licence or are named on such a licence.
All holders of a sea-run Salmon licence are eligible to receive a Season Bag Limit Card. Family whole-season licence holders that have a Sea-run Salmon Licence are eligible for one Season Bag Limit Card per family licence.
No angler shall fish for, take, kill or be in possession of a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters within the Central South Island Fish and Game Region without holding a Season Bag Limit Card.
No angler or family fishing under a family whole-season licence shall over the length of the season take, kill or be in possession of more than two Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in both the Central South Island and North Canterbury Fish and Game regions combined.
Immediately upon taking or killing a Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters, the angler must complete an entry in their Season Bag Limit Card for that fish.
All anglers that fished for Salmon from sea-run Salmon waters in either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card to either the Central South Island or North Canterbury Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a Season Bag Limit Card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: Trout: 1 Oct – 30 Apr, Salmon: 1 Oct 31 Mar
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 9)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.
Season: 1 Jun - 31 Aug
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Closed)
First Schedule conditions apply.
No angler shall continue to fish for sports fish at any time after having already taken a bag limit for that species.
No angler when fishing for sports fish shall use any unsporting device or method.
No angler 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.
Any angler who lands a sports fish that will not be kept shall immediately return it with as little injury as possible into the water from which it was taken.
There are no restrictions on the hours of fishing except that no angler may fish for, take or kill sea-run chinook Salmon in 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.
There is no minimum length for Trout.
The minimum length for Salmon killed in waters of the Region shall be 300mm except in lakes where the minimum length shall be 250mm and in Lake Heron / Ōtūroto where the minimum length shall be 300mm and the maximum length shall be 450mm.
There is no daily bag limit and no minimum length for coarse fish except in designated coarse fishing waters (see Note 2).
No angler shall fish for sockeye Salmon between 1 March and 30 April in - Deep Stream (Lake Aviemore), Otematata River, Tekapo River / Takapō, Mary Burn / Te Kōhai, Grays River, Larch Stream, Ōhau River, Ahuriri River, Omarama Stream, Otematapaio River, Twizel River / Whakatipu, or any other stream or river where sockeye Salmon are present.