I don’t think they totally dissapear over winter as I’ve seen a few caught in the middle of july at the Pier. I’d say they’ve probably started to dissapear already though but might be wrong. Might stop in Kaikoura for a fish when I’m up that way over Easter.
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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)
