FISHING
LICENCES
Fishing Licences are available online at www.fishandgame.org.nz.
PLEASE NOTE: The fishing area information provided below is not directly linked to the Fish & Game website, please obtain the Current Fishing Regulations online at www.fishandgame.org.nz.
LAKES
Lake Pearson
Located Approximately 30 km East of Arthur's Pass Village, Lake Pearson is the largest of three mountain lakes in the area, ( The other two are Lake Sarah and Lake Grassmere) all of which are good fishing. Lake Pearson is easily accessible from State Highway 73.
OPEN SEASON: 4th November 2023 to 30th April 2024, and 1st June 2024 to 30th September 2024
BAIT: Fly or Spin Fishing Only
RESTRICTIONS: 2 Salmon, 2 Trout. No powered boats permitted.
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Lake Sarah
Lake Sarah is accessed just off State Highway 73 via the Craigieburn Road. This small but deceptively deep lake carries good rainbow and Brown trout.
OPEN SEASON: 4th November 2023 to 30th April 2024
BAIT: Fly fishing only
RESTRICTIONS: 2 Trout
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Lake Grassmere
This lake is a wildlife refuge. Off road access is provided through private property.
OPEN SEASON: 4th November 2023 to 30th April 2024
BAIT: Fly or Spin Fishing Only
RESTRICTIONS: 2 Trout. No powered boats permitted.
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Lake Lyndon
Lake Lyndon nestles at the base of Porters Pass, adjacent to SH 73, about 70 km from Arthur's Pass Village towards Christchurch.
OPEN SEASON: 4th November 2023 to 30th April 2024, and 1st June 2024 to 31st August 2024
BAIT: Fly, Spin or Bait Fishing Permitted
RESTRICTIONS: 2 Trout
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Lake Minchin
Lake Minchin is located 30km walk from the Pouler River road bridge. Poulter hut is located closest (3km) to the lake at the Minchin Stream junction with the Poulter River.
OPEN SEASON: 4th November 2023 to 30th April 2024
BAIT: Fly or Spin Fishing Only
RESTRICTIONS: 2 Trout.
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RIVERS
Waimakariri River
SECTION: Above Staircase Stream confluence
OPEN SEASON: 1st October 2023 to 30th April 2024
BAIT: Fly or Spin Only
RESTRICTIONS: 2 Trout
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Poulter River
The Poulter river offers big pools and big fish. Road access is vai the shingle road which leaves SH 73 about 20 km east of Arthur's Pass.
OPEN SEASON: 1st October 2023 to 30th April 2024
BAIT: Fly or Spin Only
RESTRICTIONS: 2 Trout
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Taramakau River
This river is the western boundary of Arthur's Pass National Park.
SECTION: Upstream of bridge at Jacksons
OPEN SEASON: 1st October 2023 to 30th April 2024
BAIT: Fly, Spin or Bait Fishing Permitted
RESTRICTIONS: 4 Brown Trout, 2 Rainbow Trout, 2 Salmon, No Limit on Perch
SECTION: Downstream of bridge at Jacksons
OPEN SEASON: All year
BAIT: Fly, Spin or Bait Fishing Permitted
RESTRICTIONS: 4 Brown Trout, 2 Rainbow Trout, 2 Salmon, No Limit on Perch
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