Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Designated Waters: No angler may fish in a designated water unless they are the holder of an appropriate designated waters licence or are named on such a licence.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: Salmon: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 12)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
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 North Canterbury 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 North Canterbury and Central South Island 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 North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card data to either the North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a season bag 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: 1 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 1 sports fish)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 31 May
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 12)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
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 North Canterbury 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 North Canterbury and Central South Island 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 North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card data to either the North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a season bag card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: Closed
Season: Salmon: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 12)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
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 North Canterbury 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 North Canterbury and Central South Island 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 North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card data to either the North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a season bag 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: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Designated Waters: No angler may fish in a designated water unless they are the holder of an appropriate designated waters licence or are named on such a licence.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 31 May
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: Trout: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: Salmon: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 12)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
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 North Canterbury 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 North Canterbury and Central South Island 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 North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card data to either the North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a season bag card must produce it to a Fish and Game Ranger on demand.
Season: 1 Oct - 31 Mar
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 1 sports fish)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
No angler other than a Child or Junior angler shall fish in the Christchurch Groynes Fishing Lakes.
Season: closed
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
Season: 1 Oct - 31 Mar
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 31 Mar
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 28 Feb
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Designated Waters: No angler may fish in a designated water unless they are the holder of an appropriate designated waters licence or are named on such a licence.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: 1 Oct - 28 Feb
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 28 Feb
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 31 Mar
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Fishing for coarse fish is permitted only in listed Coarse Fishing Waters which are: the Avon River downstream of Barbadoes Street, Lake Forsyth, Halswell River and Canal downstream of Neills Road , Kaiapoi Lakes, Gravel and Sands ponds, Okana River downs
The daily limit bag for Tench is 1 fish and no angler shall be in possession of a Tench that exceeds 150mm.
There is no daily limit or size restriction for Perch.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 31 May
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct – 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: Salmon: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 12)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
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 North Canterbury 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 North Canterbury and Central South Island 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 North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card data to either the North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a season bag 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: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Designated Waters: No angler may fish in a designated water unless they are the holder of an appropriate designated waters licence or are named on such a licence.
Season: Closed
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Designated Waters: No angler may fish in a designated water unless they are the holder of an appropriate designated waters licence or are named on such a licence.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Designated Waters: No angler may fish in a designated water unless they are the holder of an appropriate designated waters licence or are named on such a licence.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Designated Waters: No angler may fish in a designated water unless they are the holder of an appropriate designated waters licence or are named on such a licence.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: Salmon: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 12)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
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 North Canterbury 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 North Canterbury and Central South Island 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 North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card data to either the North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a season bag 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: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 28 Feb
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: Trout: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: Salmon: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 12)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
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 North Canterbury 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 North Canterbury and Central South Island 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 North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card data to either the North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a season bag 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: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 10 Dec - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Sep
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 4 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 4 sports fish)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
The daily limit bag for Lake Coleridge shall be 4 sports fish.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2 sports fish), Salmon (Limit: 2 sports fish)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Fishing for coarse fish is permitted only in listed Coarse Fishing Waters which are: the Avon River downstream of Barbadoes Street, Lake Forsyth, Halswell River and Canal downstream of Neills Road , Kaiapoi Lakes, Gravel and Sands ponds, Okana River downs
The daily limit bag for Tench is 1 fish and no angler shall be in possession of a Tench that exceeds 150mm.
There is no daily limit or size restriction for Perch.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler other than a Child or Junior angler shall bait fish for Trout.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: 1 October – 31 October, 1 April – 30 September
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2 sports fish)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
Fishing for coarse fish is permitted only in listed Coarse Fishing Waters which are: the Avon River downstream of Barbadoes Street, Lake Forsyth, Halswell River and Canal downstream of Neills Road , Kaiapoi Lakes, Gravel and Sands ponds, Okana River downs
The daily limit bag for Tench is 1 fish and no angler shall be in possession of a Tench that exceeds 150mm.
There is no daily limit or size restriction for Perch.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
The use of motorised craft is prohibited.
Season: 1 Oct - 31 Mar
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a Chinook Salmon taken from Lake Sumner or Loch Katrine.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
Fishing for coarse fish is permitted only in listed Coarse Fishing Waters which are: the Avon River downstream of Barbadoes Street, Lake Forsyth, Halswell River and Canal downstream of Neills Road , Kaiapoi Lakes, Gravel and Sands ponds, Okana River downs
The daily limit bag for Tench is 1 fish and no angler shall be in possession of a Tench that exceeds 150mm.
There is no daily limit or size restriction for Perch.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: Salmon: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 12)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
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 North Canterbury 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 North Canterbury and Central South Island 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 North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card data to either the North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a season bag 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: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Designated Waters: No angler may fish in a designated water unless they are the holder of an appropriate designated waters licence or are named on such a licence.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Fishing from boats which are not simultaneously being propelled by a motor, is permitted, including float tubes, kayaks and pack rafts.
No angler shall be in possession of a Chinook Salmon taken from Lake Sumner or Loch Katrine.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 28 Feb
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Designated Waters: No angler may fish in a designated water unless they are the holder of an appropriate designated waters licence or are named on such a licence.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Fishing for coarse fish is permitted only in listed Coarse Fishing Waters which are: the Avon River downstream of Barbadoes Street, Lake Forsyth, Halswell River and Canal downstream of Neills Road , Kaiapoi Lakes, Gravel and Sands ponds, Okana River downs
The daily limit bag for Tench is 1 fish and no angler shall be in possession of a Tench that exceeds 150mm.
There is no daily limit or size restriction for Perch.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 31 May
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: Trout: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 12), Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 31 Mar
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov - 31 May
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: Salmon: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 12)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
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 North Canterbury 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 North Canterbury and Central South Island 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 North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card data to either the North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a season bag 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: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov – 31 May
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: closed
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: Salmon: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 12)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
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 North Canterbury 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 North Canterbury and Central South Island 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 North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card data to either the North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a season bag 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: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Designated Waters: No angler may fish in a designated water unless they are the holder of an appropriate designated waters licence or are named on such a licence.
Season: Salmon: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 12)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
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 North Canterbury 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 North Canterbury and Central South Island 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 North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card data to either the North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a season bag 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: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: Salmon: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Salmon (Limit: Refer Note 12)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
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 North Canterbury 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 North Canterbury and Central South Island 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 North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game regions must return their Season Bag Limit Card data to either the North Canterbury or Central South Island Fish and Game Council by 7 May 2024, regardless of how many such Salmon were taken or killed.
All holders of a season bag 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: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1st Saturday Nov – 31 May
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Apr
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
Season: 10 Dec – 31 Mar
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Except for Perch for which for which there is no daily limit (see note 7), no angler shall on any one day take, kill or be in possession of more than 4 sports fish.
No angler shall be in possession of a Trout or Salmon less than 300mm anywhere in the region.
No angler shall fish for Salmon in any river from 1 May to 30 September.
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters, other than fly fishing only waters, when actively retrieved so as to imitate a moving bait fish.
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.
No person may take Salmon from any river between the hours of 11pm to 4am in December and January, and between 10pm and 5am for any other month.
No angler shall fish for sports fish within a 100-metre arc of the outfall of any licensed fish farm, with the exception of the Tentburn Outfall, where fishing for Trout and Salmon is permitted, but no fishing is allowed on the culvert.
Boat Fishing: Fishing from boats is permitted.
No angler shall be in possession of a sports fish which exceeds a maximum length of 400mm from that water