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
$158
ADULT (18+)
18 years or older on 1 October (the first day of that respective fishing season)
Offers great versatility to most anglers
Valid from: 1 October to 30 September
For NZ resident anglers only
Whole season - family
$207
FAMILY
A family licence must include a couple (spouse/partner/de facto partner) and one to four children/grandchildren under the age of 18 on 1 October (the first day of the fishing season)
Valid from: 1 October to 30 September
For NZ resident anglers only
Whole Season - Junior
$31
JUNIOR (12-17)
For Juniors aged from 12 to 17-years-old as at 1 October (the first day of that respective fishing season)
Valid from: 1 October to 30 September
For NZ resident anglers only
Whole season - Child under 12
FREE
UNDER 12
Under the age of 12 on 1 October (the first day of that respective fishing season). Free. Licence is still required
Valid from: 1 October to 30 September
For NZ resident anglers only
Whole Season - Adult Local Area
$127
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
$135
LOYAL SENIOR
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
$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 (12-17yrs)
$6
Junior aged from 12 to 17 years-old, as at 1 October (the first day of that respective fishing season)
Valid from: Valid for 24 hrs from user-selected start time.
For NZ residents only
Short Break - Adult licence
$57
Ideal for a getaway holiday or novices – NZ anglers who want to fish three consecutive days (e.g. a long weekend)
Valid: user selects start time
For NZ resident anglers only
Long Break - Adult licence
$111
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 licence
$95
For those who fish over the colder months, the second half of the season (1 April – 30 September)
Valid from: 1 April to 30 September
For NZ resident anglers only
Whole Season - Non Resident Adult
$273
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
WHOLE SEASON - NON RESIDENT JUNIOR/CHILD
$52
Child means anyone who is under the age of 12, and Junior is anyone aged 12 to 17-years-old (as at 1 October - the first day of that respective fishing season)
Non-resident means a person who, on the date of purchase, NOT a NZ resident
One Day - Non Resident Adult
$39
Have a taste of the best fishing in the world. Non-resident means a person who, on that date, is NOT a NZ resident or who does not ordinarily reside in NZ
Valid from: Valid for 24 hrs from user-selected start time
ONE DAY - NON RESIDENT JUNIOR/CHILD
$24
Child means anyone who is under the age of 12 on 1 October (the first day of that respective fishing season). Junior means anyone aged 12 to 17-years-old as at 1 October (the first day of that respective fishing season).
Non-resident means a person who, on that date, is NOT a NZ resident or who does not ordinarily reside in NZ
For more information about licence types click here.