✨ Fishing Regulations
1 AUGUST 2014 NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 83 2295
EASTERN FISH AND GAME REGION
Reference to description: New Zealand Gazette, No. 83, 24 May 1990, page 1861 (SO Plan 58495)
1. DEFINITIONS
“Fly line” means any floating or sinking line used to facilitate casting that is greater than 3m in length.
“Set rod” means any assembled rod that is not in physical contact with a licence holder when being used to fish for sports fish.
“Wild rainbow trout” means any rainbow trout not having a fin-clip mark or tag.
2. OPEN SEASON, PERMITTED METHODS, DAILY BAG LIMITS
| Lakes / Rivers | Open Season | Permitted Methods | Daily Bag Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| All other waters not listed and excepting closed waters (clause 3 for this region) | 1 Oct – 30 Jun | Artificial fly/spinner | 2 |
| Aniwaniwa Stream downstream of Aniwaniwa Falls | All year | Artificial fly/spinner | 8* |
| Aniwhenua Lake and canal | All year | Artificial fly/spinner | 2 |
| Aratiatia Lake | All year | Artificial fly/spinner/bait | No limit |
| Atiamuri Lake | All year | Artificial fly/spinner/bait | No limit |
| Awahou Stream downstream of Hamurana Road | All year | Fly fishing only | 8* |
| Flaxy Lake and Canal | All year | Artificial fly/spinner | 2 |
| Hamurana Stream downstream of Hamurana Road | All year | Artificial fly/spinner | 8* |
| Hopuruahine Stream and tributaries upstream of the landmark pole | 1 Dec – 30 Jun | Fly fishing only | 8* |
| Kaitawa Lake | 1 Oct – 30 Jun | Artificial fly/spinner | 8* |
| Kaituna River downstream of control gates | All year | Artificial fly/spinner | 2 |
| Kaituna River downstream of State Highway 2 Bridge | All year | Artificial fly/spinner/bait | No limit |
| McLaren Lake | All year | Artificial fly/spinner | 2 |
| Maraetai Lake | All year | Artificial fly/spinner/bait | No limit |
| Matahina Lake | All year | Artificial fly/spinner | 2 |
| Mokau Stream upstream of the landmark pole | 1 Dec – 30 Jun | Fly fishing only | 8* |
| Motu River upstream of State Highway 35 | 1 Oct – 30 Jun | Artificial fly/spinner | 2 |
| Motu River downstream of State Highway 35 | 1 Oct – 30 Jun | Artificial fly/spinner/bait | No limit |
| Ngahewa Lake | All year | Artificial fly/spinner | 8 |
| Ngapouri Lake | All year | Artificial fly/spinner | 8 |
| Ngongotaha Stream downstream of State Highway 5 Bridge | All year | Artificial fly/spinner | 8* |
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