Winter is a great time to explore the quiet rivers and lakes of Northland.

Waters listed below are open all year unless a specific winter season is noted alongside the entry.

 

Key
  • F = Fly fishing
  • S = Spin fishing
  • B = Bait fishing
  • FSB = Fly, Spin, and Bait fishing permitted
  • FS = Fly and Spin fishing permitted only
  • Bag limit = maximum number of fish that may be taken or killed in one day

 

Bag Limits

Note: No fishing from any boat or flotation device in most Northland waters. No trolling from mechanically propelled boats. Minimum length 300mm for trout.

Waters

Key

Bag Limit

Lake Manuwai

FSB

3

Whau Valley Dam

FSB

3

Wilsons Dam

FSB

3

Ahuroa River

FSB

2

Awarua River

FSB

2

Kaihu River

FSB

2

Kaikanui River

FSB

2

Kaimamaku River

FSB

2

Kerikeri River

FSB

2

Kirikiritoki Stream

FSB

2

Mangahahuru Stream

FSB

2

Mangakahia River

FSB

2

Mangapa River

FSB

2

Mangatu River

FSB

2

North River

FSB

2

Opouteke River

FSB

2

Punakitere River

FSB

2

Tirohanga Stream

FSB

2

Victoria River

FSB

2

Waima River

FSB

2

Waiotu River

FSB

2

Waipapa River

FSB

2

Wairua River

FSB

2

Waitangi River

FSB

2

Whakapara River

FSB

2

All other waters not listed

FSB

2