Amberly, Birdlings Flat or any of the bays in lyttelton are worth a go. Depends on weather and conditions on where you decide to go I guess. Easy enough to catch crabs at the pier if you’ve got a pot.
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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)