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Hawke's Bay Fishing Regulations, 2009-2010
The following is our understanding of the regulations that apply to trout and salmon fishing in the Hawke's Bay region from 1 October 2009 to 30 September 2010. Where general rules do not apply, lakes and rivers are listed in alphabetical order for quick reference.
The information presented here is not meant to be taken as a complete statement of the law. Please refer to the North Island regulations booklet supplied with your fishing licence or view an online version at the Fish & Game New Zealand website.
Season |
Size limit |
Bag limit |
Methods allowed |
|
| General rules | ||||
| All waters (other than lakes) not listed below | 1 Oct-30 Jun | None |
2 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| All lakes of the region except the larger of the Twin Lakes/Kuripapango (see below). | All year | None | 4 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Fishing waters | ||||
| Aropaoanui River downstream of the landmark opposite Wareham Road | All year |
None | 2 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Esk River upstream of Waipunga Road Bridge and all tributaries | 1 Oct-30 Jun | 550mm maximum | 1 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Esk River downstream of Waipunga Road Bridge | All year | None | 1 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Karamu Stream excluding tributaries | All year | None | 2 |
Artificial fly, spinner, bait |
| Kuripapango (Twin Lakes): the larger of the lakes | All year | None | No limit |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Kuripapango (Twin Lakes): the smaller of the lakes | All year | None | 4 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Mohaka River below the confluence with the Mangatainoka River to SH5 excluding tributaries | All year | None | 2 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Mohaka River below the SH5 Bridge | All year | None | 4 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Mohaka River tributaries | 1 Oct-30 Jun | None | 1 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Ngaruroro River and tributaries above the Kiwi Creek confluence | 1 Oct-30 Jun | 550mm maximum | 1 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Ngaruroro River from Kiwi Creek to Whanawhana cable, excluding tributaries | All year | 550mm maximum | 1 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Ngaruroro River tributaries above Whanawhana cable | 1 Oct-30 Jun | 550mm maximum | 1 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Ngaruroro River below the Whanawhana cable, excluding tributaries | All year | None | 2 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Ngaruroro River tributaries below the Whanawhana cable | 1 Oct-30 Jun | None | 2 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Porangahau River downstream from its confluence with the Mangawhero Stream, excluding tributaries | All year | None | 2 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Te Pohue, Lake | All year | None | 4 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Tukituki River upstream from the SH50 road bridge, excluding tributaries | 1 Oct-30 Jun | None | 4 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Tukituki River downstream from the SH50 road bridge, excluding tributaries | All year | None | 4 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Tutaekuri River downstream from its confluence with the Mangaone Stream excluding tributaries | All year | None | 2 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Tutira, Lake | All year | 350mm minimum | 4 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Twin Lakes, Kuripapango: the larger of the lakes | All year | None | No limit |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Twin Lakes, Kuripapango: the smaller of the lakes | All year | None | 4 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Viriginia, Lake | Closed | None | ||
| Waikopiro, Lake | All year | 350mm minimum | 4 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Waipawa River upstream from the SH50 bridge, excluding tributaries | 1 Oct-30 Jun | None | 4 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Waipawa River downstream from the SH50 bridge, excluding tributaries | All year | None | 4 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
| Waipunga River downstream from the falls, excluding tributaries | All year | None | 2 |
Artificial fly, spinner |
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