Two weeks ago on sunday there were that many elies getting caught at Bailys that guys were throwing them back. They were taking any bait on all but the biggest of hooks. There have also been 8-10 caught off the brighton pier as well over the last couple of weeks. Most were taken on mullet or squid.
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Whitebait Season starts 1 September 2026 and ends 30 October (inclusive). Chatham Islands: 1 December to the last day of February (inclusive)
