Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Use of Motorised Crafts
No motorised craft permitted on Lake Waikopiro.
Similarly, except with the prior written authority of the Director-General of Conservation, and subject to compliance with any conditions that the Director-General may impose, no person shall use any boat in Lake Tūtira that is propelled by any means other than sails, oars, or paddles.
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: 1 Nov - 31 Mar
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fishing is permitted only in daylight hours at Lake Hawkston.
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: No limit)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Junior and Child Angler Bait Fisheries
Junior and Child anglers are permitted to use bait in addition to fly and spin in the following waters: Tutaekuri river downstream of the Expressway Bridge. Tukituki River downstream of the Red Bridge.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 1)
Fish Length
Esk River (Waiohinganga) above the Waipunga Road Bridge, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Maraetotara Stream - 350mm maximum
Ngaruroro River upstream of Whanawhana cable, including tributaries - 550mm maximum
Lakes Tūtira and Waikopiro - 350mm minimum
All other waters - No minimum or maximum size limit