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Controlled Fisheries

Six rivers limit access during their controlled period to protect the fishery. Access is free, but every angler needs a Whole Season licence — plus the regional Designated Waters licence where the reach is also a Designated Water — and a booking or a successful ballot entry.

Otago
Greenstone RiverFirst come, first served
1 Feb – 31 Mar 2027 · 3 beats · Fly only
Needs: Whole Season + Otago Designated Waters
North Canterbury
Hurunui North BranchFirst come, first served
1 Oct 2026 – 30 Apr 2027 · 2 beats · Fly or spin
Needs: Whole Season + North Canterbury Designated Waters
Southland
Ettrick BurnFirst come, first served
1 Nov 2026 – 31 May 2027 · All legal methods
Needs: Whole Season
Clinton RiverBallot
1 Nov 2026 – 31 May 2027 · All legal methods
Needs: Whole Season
Worsley RiverBallot
1 Nov 2026 – 31 May 2027 · All legal methods
Needs: Whole Season
Central South Island
Upper Ōhau RiverBallot
October 2026 and 4–30 Sep 2027 · Regional regulations apply
Needs: Whole Season
Availability shown in this demo is illustrative. In the live platform, first-come days are released on the schedule shown for each fishery and every party member’s licence is checked before a booking is confirmed.