✨ Fish and Game Regulations
NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 96
OTAGO FISH AND GAME REGION
Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861
DEFINITIONS
See First Schedule.
OPEN SEASON, BAITS AND BAG LIMITS
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Fishing Regulations for the Otago Rivers and Lakes:
| River / Lakes | Season | Bait Restriction | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akatore Estuary. | All year | All legal baits | 6 |
| Akatore River. | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal baits | 3 |
| Albert Burn. | 1 Nov – 31 May | Artificial fly or spinner only | 1 |
| Arrow River. | All year | All legal baits | 3 |
| Blakelys Dam. | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal baits | 3 |
| Butchers Dam. | All year | All legal baits | 3 |
| Caples River. | 1 Nov – 31 May | Flyfishing only | 1 |
| Careys Creek. | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal baits | 3 |
| Careys Creek downstream of rail line Bridge. | All year | All legal baits | 3 |
| Catlins Estuary downstream of State Highway No. 92 Bridge. | All year | All legal baits | 6 |
| Catlins River. | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal baits | 6 |
| Clutha River Deans Bank, defined by a landmark post approximately 1km below Lake Wanaka and 600m above Albert Town Bridge. | 1 Oct – 31 May | Flyfishing only | 6 |
| Clutha River downstream of Luggate Bridge. | All year | All legal baits | 6 |
| Clutha River Outlet to black, yellow and white landmark post. | All year | Artificial fly or spinner only | 6 |
| Clutha River upstream from Luggate bridge. | All year | Artificial fly or spinner only | 6 |
| Coalpit Dam. | All year | All legal baits | 3 |
| Conroys Dam. | All year | All legal baits | 3 |
| Contour Channel. | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal baits | 6 |
| Dart River. | All year | Artificial fly or spinner only | 1 |
| Deep Stream. | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal baits | 3 |
| Diamond Creek. | 1 Oct – 31 May | Artificial fly or spinner only | 1 |
| Diamond Lake. | All year | Artificial fly or spinner only | 3 |
| Dingleburn River. | 1 Nov – 31 May | Artificial fly or spinner only | 1 |
| Falls Dam. | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal baits | 6 |
| Fraser Dam. | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal baits | 3 |
| Fraser River below dam. | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal baits | 3 |
| Fraser River Upper. | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal baits | 1 |
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NZ Gazette 2003, No 96
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