Fishing Regulations




23 AUGUST 2006 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 99 2925

Moeraki, Lake Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Moeraki River Downstream of cableway at Welcome Creek
Mokihinui River
New River Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Ngakawau River Downstream of State Highway No. 67
Nile River Downstream of Awakere confluence
Okari River Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Okarito River and lagoon
Okuru River Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Omoeroa River Downstream of Haast / Jackson Bay Road
Oparara River Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Orawaiti River Downstream of Karamea Kohaihai Road
Paringa, Lake Downstream of State Highway No. 67
Paringa River Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Poerua River (South Westland) Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Porarari River Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Punakaiki River Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Taramakau River Downstream of bridge at Jacksons
Totara River Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Turnbull River Downstream of Haast / Jackson Bay Road
Wahapo, Lake
Waiatoto River Downstream of Haast / Jackson Bay Road
Waikukupa River Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Waimangaroa River Downstream of State Highway No. 67
Waita River Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Waitaha River Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Whakapohi River Downstream of State Highway No. 6
Whareatea River Downstream of State Highway No. 67
Whataroa River

The season duration for trout and perch in all other waters shall be

1 October – 30 April (incl.)

2.2 Open season for salmon:

The open season for salmon in Lakes Mapourika, Paringa
(including Windbag Stream) and Lake Moeraki shall be        1 October – 31 March (incl.)
All other waters                        1 October – 30 April (incl.)
  1. CLOSED WATERS

McDonalds Creek at Lake Mapourika is closed to fishing at all times.

  1. AUTHORISED TACKLE

All legal methods as described in the First Schedule to this notice are permitted in all waters.

  1. FLY FISHING ONLY WATERS

There are no fly fishing only waters in the West Coast Region.

  1. BAIT FISHING

Permitted in all waters.



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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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