The four Groynes Fishing Lakes
are open all year to licence holders under 17 years and Fish &
Game release trout and salmon there at intervals.
The lakes are also the location for a veruy popular
annual kids' fishing day (7500 young anglers in 2008). Volunteers
show the kids how to catch a salmon and also how to clean it and
prepare it for cooking, and how to cook it. Bring all the family
and enjoy a free fun kids fishing day. Adults may assist but are
not permitted to fish.
|
| Location |
Groynes Fishing
Lakes
Groynes Picnic Grounds
Johns Road
Belfast
Christchurch |
| Regulations |
| Applicable to |
Groynes Lakes |
| Region |
North
Canterbury regulations |
| Season |
Open
all year to licence holders under 17 years.
Closed to licence holders aged 17 years and over.
Closed to coarse fishing. |
| Methods |
Artificial fly, spinner.
Bait fishing for trout and salmon.
Fishing from boats not being mechanically propelled is permitted. |
| Bag limit |
Trout: 2
Salmon: 2 |
| Size limit (cm) |
None |
| Take a Kid Fishing
Day |
| Date |
Usually held
on a Sunday in mid October.
The event is held wet or fine. |
| Times |
Fishing times
are
9 am– 1 pm: 12 years and under
1 pm– 7 pm: 17 years and under |
| |
Skilled anglers from fishing clubs will be there
to help at all four lakes. One lake is reserved for children 8 years
and under where an expert angler will assist for a limited time,
tackle supplied. |
| The lakes |
Top lake
No. 1 (Clearwater end) Children 8 years and under. A team
of experienced anglers help each individual child for an allotted
time. Tackle is provided for this.
Small lake No. 2 Children 8
years and under. Float fishing only. Experienced anglers are present
to help if required, but kids may fish on their own for as long
as they wish. Own tackle required
Lake No. 3 Children 12 years
and under may fish with float or spinning gear. Experienced anglers
are present to help if required. Own tackle required.
Eastern Lake No. 4 Children
12 years and under may fish with float or spinning gear. Experienced
anglers are present
to help if required. Own tackle required.
All junior anglers 17 and under may fish any
of the four lakes after 1 p.m. |
| What to bring |
- Own fishing tackle can be used
- Limited loan rods are available for the morning
- Only trout fishing tackle permitted
- No surf or salmon equipment is permitted
|
| Refreshments |
Food and drink can be purchased, caravans
on site |
| Cost |
Free for all
children, including the day's fishing licence.
(The day is free of charge, but the organisors
would appreciate you supporting our raffle as it helps fund next
year’s outing. Drawn at 1 p.m. on the day) |
| Rules |
- Children must not be left unattended
- Safety rules must be obeyed at all times
|
| Cook your catch |
See how to cook
your catch - talk to the chef
Phil Keen, Executive Chef at Jo Seagers Cook School
& Café, Oxford.
Filleting & Cooking demonstrations held at
10 a.m; 10.30 a.m and 11 a.m |
| For more information |
For more information
about the kid's fishing day, contact Dave Denton on 03 318 2762
or email dmdenton@xtra.co.nz
or
Emily Arthur
North Canterbury Fish & Game
Email earthur@fishandgame.org.nz
Phone: +64 3 366-9191 |
