Every person who wants to go fresh water fishing or game bird hunting in New Zealand must first purchase a licence.
The licence fees are primarily charged to cover the cost of managing the fish and birds and the habitat they depend on. Children under 12 need a licence too, but it is free.
Whole Season Adult
$156
ADULT (18+)
Offers greatest versatility to most anglers.
Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only
whole season family
$203
FAMILY
A family licence includes a couple and up to 4 children or grandchildren under the age of 18 on 1 October (the first day of that respective fishing season).
Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only
Whole Season Junior
$31
JUNIOR (12-17)
For juniors between the age of 12 and 17 on 01/10/2024
Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only
Whole season Child under 12
FREE
UNDER 12
Licence is still required
Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only.
Whole Season Adult Local Area
$125
ADULT LOCAL AREA
Perfect for those who only fish close to home. You can fish one specified Fish & Game region only. Cannot be used in other regions.
Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only
Whole Season - Loyal Senior
$133
For senior New Zealand anglers aged over 65 on 1 October (the first day of that respective fishing season) who have held an Adult Whole Season Licence or Family Licence for the last five consecutive years or more.
Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only.
One day Licence Adult & Junior
$25
A great way to try trout fishing….have a go! For beginners or those who want to fish for only a few hours.
ONE DAY LICENCE JUNIOR (12-17)
$6
Valid from: Valid for 24hrs from user-selected start time. For NZ residents only.
Short Break Adult licence
$56
Ideal for a getaway holiday or novices – NZ anglers who want to fish three consecutive days or long weekend.
Valid: user selects start time. For NZ resident anglers only.
Long Break Adult licence
$109
For holidaymakers or others who plan to fish harder – NZ anglers who want to fish for nine consecutive days (Eg. Two weekends plus days in between).
Valid: user selects start time. For NZ resident anglers only.
Winter Season Adult
$94
For those who fish over the colder months, the second half of the season.
Valid from: 1 April to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only.
Whole Season - Non Resident
$270
Welcome to the best fishing in the world. Non-resident means a person who, on October 1, is NOT a NZ resident.
Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only.
WHOLE SEASON JUNIOR/CHILD NON RESIDENT
$51
Child means anyone who is 17 or below. Non-resident means a person who, on that date, is NOT a NZ resident.
One Day - Non Resident
$38
Welcome to the best fishing in the world.
Non-resident means a person who, on that date, is NOT a NZ resident.
ONE DAY CHILD NON RESIDENT
$23
Child means anyone who is 17 or below. Non-resident means a person who, on that date, is NOT a NZ resident.