Fish and Game Regulations




23 AUGUST 2006

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 99

2911

WELLINGTON FISH AND GAME REGION

Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861

  1. DEFINITIONS

    See First Schedule.

  2. OPEN SEASON, FISHING METHODS, DAILY BAG LIMITS AND LENGTH LIMITS

    Permitted Methods definition:
    F = Fly fishing only
    FS = Fly, Spin fishing only
    FSB = Fly, Spin or Bait fishing

    Maximum size limit means all trout longer than the specified length must be released.
    There is no minimum size limit in any water in the Wellington Fish and Game region.

    Lakes / Rivers Open Season Permitted Methods Daily Bag Limits Length Limits
    All other waters not listed below 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB No limit None
    All coastal dune lakes All year FSB No limit None
    Akatarawa River 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 1 None
    Hautapu River upstream from the road bridge numbered 741/1096 on State Highway No. 1 by the Taihape Golf Club 1 Oct – 30 Apr F 1 Maximum 550mm
    Hautapu River downstream from the road bridge numbered 741/1096 on State Highway No. 1 by the Taihape Golf Club 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB No limit None
    Henley, Lake All year FSB No limit None
    Hokowhitu Lagoon All year FSB No limit None
    Hutt River All year FSB 2 None
    Kahuterawa Stream 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB No limit None
    Kawhatau River All year FSB No limit None
    Kopuaranga River 1 Oct – 30 Apr F No limit None
    Lake Wairarapa All year FSB No limit None
    Makakahi River, upstream from the road bridge at Eketahuna All year FSB No limit None
    Makakahi River, downstream from the road bridge at Eketahuna 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB No limit None
    Makiekie River (Coal Creek) 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB No limit None
    Makuri River upstream from the township bridge 1 Oct – 30 Apr F 1 Maximum 450mm
    Makuri River downstream from the township bridge 1 Oct – 30 Apr FSB 1 None
    Manawatu River upstream from the Maunga Road Bridge (upstream of Dannevirke) 1 Oct – 30 Apr FS 1 Maximum 450mm


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Online Sources for this page:

VUW Te Waharoa PDF NZ Gazette 2006, No 99


Gazette.govt.nz PDF NZ Gazette 2006, No 99





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