Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5), Other (Limit: Tench 5, all others no limit)
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Coarse Fishing Waters
The following waters are designated as coarse fishing waters: - Mangatawhiri River from the bridge on State Highway 2 to its confluence with the Waikato River - Whangamarino River - All lakes and ponds, excluding any lake specified in clause 3 for this region.
There are no restrictions on the numbers of rods and running lines that an angler fishing for Perch, Tench or Rudd may have, provided only one of which shall be used for fishing at any one time.
A coarse fishing pole may be used to fish for Perch, Tench and Rudd.
It is an offence to kill on any day more than five Tench. There is no limit for Perch or Rudd.
There is no minimum length for Perch, Tench or Rudd.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5 ), Other (Limit: )
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: Closed
Closed Waters
The following waterways are designated as closed waters:
No angler shall take (or attempt to take) sports fish from all rivers, streams and their tributaries which flow into, but not including, Lake Arapuni, Lake Waipapa and Lake Karapiro, and that part of the Waikato River downstream of the Maraetai Dam to upstream of the Karapiro Dam.
The closed waters restrictions in clause 1.1 for this region do not apply to the waters specified in clause 3 for this region or to flooded backwaters of Lake Arapuni, Lake Waipapa and Lake Karapiro, and that part of the Waikato River downstream of the Maraetai Dam to upstream of the Karapiro Dam. upstream of the Karapiro Dam.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5), Other (Limit: Rudd no limit)
Closed Waters
The following waterways are designated as closed waters:
No angler shall take (or attempt to take) sports fish from all rivers, streams and their tributaries which flow into, but not including, Lake Arapuni, Lake Waipapa and Lake Karapiro, and that part of the Waikato River downstream of the Maraetai Dam to upstream of the Karapiro Dam.
The closed waters restrictions in clause 1.1 for this region do not apply to the waters specified in clause 3 for this region or to flooded backwaters of Lake Arapuni, Lake Waipapa and Lake Karapiro, and that part of the Waikato River downstream of the Maraetai Dam to upstream of the Karapiro Dam. upstream of the Karapiro Dam.
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2), Other (Limit: Rudd no limit)
Closed Waters
The following waterways are designated as closed waters:
No angler shall take (or attempt to take) sports fish from all rivers, streams and their tributaries which flow into, but not including, Lake Arapuni, Lake Waipapa and Lake Karapiro, and that part of the Waikato River downstream of the Maraetai Dam to upstream of the Karapiro Dam.
The closed waters restrictions in clause 1.1 for this region do not apply to the waters specified in clause 3 for this region or to flooded backwaters of Lake Arapuni, Lake Waipapa and Lake Karapiro, and that part of the Waikato River downstream of the Maraetai Dam to upstream of the Karapiro Dam. upstream of the Karapiro Dam.
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Use of Boats
No angler shall fish for sports fish from any vessel in the upper reaches of Lake Karapiro (upstream from the white marker post, situated 200m below the Huihuitaha Stream mouth) unless the vessel is securely anchored.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5), Other (Limit: Tench 5, all others no limit)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Coarse Fishing Waters
The following waters are designated as coarse fishing waters: - Mangatawhiri River from the bridge on State Highway 2 to its confluence with the Waikato River - Whangamarino River - All lakes and ponds, excluding any lake specified in clause 3 for this region.
There are no restrictions on the numbers of rods and running lines that an angler fishing for Perch, Tench or Rudd may have, provided only one of which shall be used for fishing at any one time.
A coarse fishing pole may be used to fish for Perch, Tench and Rudd.
It is an offence to kill on any day more than five Tench. There is no limit for Perch or Rudd.
There is no minimum length for Perch, Tench or Rudd.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: No limit)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5), Other (Limit: Tench 5, all others no limit)
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: No Limit)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5), Other (Limit: Tench 5, all others no limit)
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: No limit)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5), Other (Limit: Rudd no limit)
Closed Waters
The following waterways are designated as closed waters:
No angler shall take (or attempt to take) sports fish from all rivers, streams and their tributaries which flow into, but not including, Lake Arapuni, Lake Waipapa and Lake Karapiro, and that part of the Waikato River downstream of the Maraetai Dam to upstream of the Karapiro Dam.
The closed waters restrictions in clause 1.1 for this region do not apply to the waters specified in clause 3 for this region or to flooded backwaters of Lake Arapuni, Lake Waipapa and Lake Karapiro, and that part of the Waikato River downstream of the Maraetai Dam to upstream of the Karapiro Dam. upstream of the Karapiro Dam.
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: No limit)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2 brown 0 rainbow)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2 brown 0 rainbow)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2 brown 0 rainbow)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5), Other (Limit: Tench 5, all others no limit)
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: 1 Oct - 30 Jun
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 2)
Authorised Tackle
Scented artificial lures may be used in all waters other than fly fishing only waters, when actively fished to imitate a bait fish.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.
Season: All year
Fishing Methods: Fly (F), Spin (S), Bait (B)
Allowed Species: Trout (Limit: 5)
Bait Fishing Waters
No angler, when fishing in bait fishing waters, shall use as bait any fish taken from any water other than where the fishing is occurring.
In addition to baits listed in the first schedule coloured dough and corn are legal in bait fishing waters.
Fish Length
There are no length restrictions in the Waimakariri Stream and Waihou River upstream from Okoroire and their tributaries, except that no angler shall take more than 2 Trout exceeding 300mm in length.
In all other waters the minimum length is 300mm.