Everyone, of any age, must carry a valid New Zealand Sports Fishing Licence with them (or be named on a family licence with the primary licence…
Every person who wants to go fresh water fishing or game bird hunting in New Zealand must first purchase a licence.
There are any number of freshwater fishing options that require special licences to provide permission to access and fish.
If you want to purchase your licence instore, click on your region and find a licence agent near you.
Fish & Game NZ provides regulations for fishing and game bird hunting throughout New Zealand (except Taupo, where fishing is administered by DOC).
The deadline for Sea-run Salmon harvest card returns was 7th May.
