✨ Fishing Regulations
OTAGO 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, METHODS AND BAG LIMITS (subject to sections 3, 6, 8 & 9)
2.1 Rivers / Lakes
| Rivers / Lakes | Season | Permitted Method | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| All lakes, rivers and streams above the Clyde Dam not mentioned in 2.3 | 1 Nov – 30 Apr | All legal methods | 1 |
2.2 Rivers / Lakes
| Rivers / Lakes | Season | Permitted Method | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| All lakes, rivers and streams below the Clyde Dam and any other catchments flowing to the sea not mentioned in 2.3 | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal methods | 3 |
2.3 Fishing Regulations for the Otago Rivers and Lakes:
| Rivers / Lakes | Season | Permitted Method | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akatore Estuary | 1 Oct – 30 Sep | All legal methods | 6 |
| Akatore River | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal methods | 3 |
| Albert Burn | 1 Nov – 31 May | Artificial fly or spinner only | 1 |
| Arrow River | 1 Nov – 31 May | All legal methods | 1 |
| Blakelys Dam | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal methods | 1 |
| Butchers Dam | 1 Oct – 30 Sep | All legal methods | 3 |
| Caples River (refer to clause 11 of this part of the notice) | 1 Nov – 31 May | Fly fishing only | 1 |
| Cardrona River | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal methods | 1 |
| Careys Creek | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal methods | 3 |
| Careys Creek downstream of rail line Bridge | 1 Oct – 30 Sep | All legal methods | 3 |
| Catlins Estuary downstream of State Highway 92 Bridge | 1 Oct – 30 Sep | All legal methods | 6 |
| Catlins River | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal methods | 6 |
| Clutha River upstream from Luggate Bridge (except Deans Bank Section) | 1 Oct – 30 Sep | Artificial fly or spinner only | 6 |
| Clutha River Deans Bank Section (defined by landmark posts 1km below Lake Wanaka and 600m above Albert Town Bridge) | 1 Oct – 31 May | Fly fishing only | 6 |
| Clutha River downstream of Luggate Bridge | 1 Oct – 30 Sep | All legal methods | 6 |
| Coalpit Dam | 1 Oct – 30 Sep | All legal methods | 1 |
| Conroys Dam | 1 Oct – 30 Sep | All legal methods | 1 |
| Contour Channel | 1 Oct – 30 Apr | All legal methods | 3 |
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