✨ Fishing Regulations
23 AUGUST 2006 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 99 2927
CENTRAL SOUTH ISLAND FISH AND GAME REGION
Reference to Description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861, as amended by
New Zealand Gazette, No. 129, 29 August 1991, page 2786
- INTERPRETATION
See First Schedule.
- OPEN SEASON, PERMITTED METHODS AND BAG LIMITS
2.1 The open season in all waters of the Region is from 1 October to 30 April except where
otherwise specified in Section 2.4 or closed under Section 3 of this notice.
2.2 All legal methods as described in the First Schedule are permitted in all waters of the Region
except where otherwise specified in Sections 2.4, 4 or 6 of this notice.
2.3 The daily limit bag in all waters of the Region is 2 trout and 2 salmon except where otherwise
specified in Section 2.4 of this notice.
2.4 Open season, permitted methods and daily bag limits for Central South Island Rivers and Lakes:
| Rivers / Lakes | Season | Permitted Methods | Trout Limit | Salmon Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahuriri River and its tributaries upstream of and including Longslip Creek | 2 Dec – 30 Apr | Spinner/fly | 2 | 2 |
| Ahuriri River and its tributaries downstream of Longslip Creek except Omarama Stream | 4 Nov – 30 Apr | Spinner/fly | 4 | 2 |
| Ahuriri River Lagoons | 2 Dec – 30 Apr | Fly fishing only | 2 | n/a |
| Alexandrina, Lake and its tributaries | 4 Nov – 30 Apr | Spinner/fly | 4 max 1 brown | 2 |
| Alexandrina, Lake Winter Season | 1 Jun – 31 July | Spinner/fly | 2 sports fish max 1 brown trout | |
| Ashburton River North Branch | 1 Oct – 31 Mar | Spinner/fly | 2 | 2 |
| Ashburton River North Branch | 1 Apr – 30 Apr | Spinner/fly | 2 | Closed |
| Ashburton River South Branch and tributaries upstream of Taylors Stream junction | 1 Oct – 31 Mar | Spinner/fly | 2 | 2 |
| Ashburton River South Branch and tributaries upstream of Taylors Stream junction | 1 Apr – 30 Apr | Spinner/fly | 2 | Closed |
| Ashburton River South Branch and tributaries downstream of Taylors Stream junction | 1 Oct – 31 Mar | All legal methods | 4 | 2 |
| Ashburton River South Branch and tributaries downstream of Taylors Stream junction | 1 Apr – 30 Apr | All legal methods | 4 | Closed |
| Ashburton River downstream of State Highway No. 1 | 1 Jun – 31 Aug | Spinner/fly | 2 sports fish |
Next Page →
Online Sources for this page:
VUW Te Waharoa —
NZ Gazette 2006, No 99
Gazette.govt.nz —
NZ Gazette 2006, No 99
✨ LLM interpretation of page content
🌾
Anglers' Notice for Fish and Game Regions
(continued from previous page)
🌾 Primary Industries & ResourcesFishing, Regulations, Bag Limits, Fish Length, Coarse Fishing, Boats, Central South Island