Photo: Michal Klajban · CC BY-SA 4.0Controlled fishery · North Canterbury · First come, first served
Hurunui North Branch
2 beats / dayFly or spinBag limit 1 · max 400 mm1 Oct 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
Access to the upper North Branch is limited during the extended trial. Book a beat for up to two days. Party of up to 4.
Days
Up to 1 consecutive (limited by your 0 remaining Designated Waters days)
1
People in your party
Up to 4. Everyone needs the same licences — the live platform checks each licence number.
1
November 2026
AvailableFullOutside the period
Access is free — a licence is required.
Conditions for this fishery
- New days are released at midday.
- Date of birth and licence number are needed for everyone in your party (up to 4).
- A guide counts toward the party and may bring up to 3 clients.
- The South Branch is no longer controlled in 2026/27.
- Legal cap for the controlled period: 90 licences.