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Fishing licences and Target Taupo

The Taupo District requires a separate licence to fish in that district. Fish & Game licences cannot be used here.

The Taupo fishing season begins on the 1 July each year. 

2012 licence fees (1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013)

Licences for the Taupo District are available in the following categories (all GST-inclusive):  

Adult season NZ$90.00
Adult week NZ$38.00
Adult 24 hour NZ$17.00
Child season NZ$12.50
Child 24 hour NZ$4.50

Don’t forget to get your new licence before your first trip for the season!

List of current licence agents where you can purchase a Taupo fishing licence

 

Maps

DOC maps: Discover the outdoors - DOC's key places, campsites, tracks and huts, and visitor centres on a map

Learn more

Check, Clean, Dry between waterways and stop the spread of didymo.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Alerts for Central North Island places

Contacts

Taupo-nui-a-Tia Area Office
Phone:   +64 7 384 7106
Fax:   +64 7 386 7086
Email:   tnat@doc.govt.nz
Address:   Turanga Place
Turangi 3334
Postal Address:   Private Bag 2
Turangi 3353