Check, clean, dry: Didymo factsheet for whitebaiters
The whitebait fishing season for most of New Zealand opens on 15 August and runs until November 30.
On the West Coast the whitebait season runs from 1 September until 14 November.
Find out about whitebait regulations and the whitebaiting season for all of New Zealand except the West Coast, and learn more about whitebait.
Find out about the whitebait regulations and whitebaiting season for the West Coast, and learn about whitebait biology and characteristics.
Native fish conservation
Stop the spread of didymoCheck, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Safety information
Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.
If you have further inquiries contact your nearest Department of Conservation office or field centre.
