Went for a drive in Christchurch yesterday. Pier is all open but didn’t see anyone fishing. When is the water going to be safe for fishing or does it even matter if I’m not eating the fish? Thinking about taking a week or two off and travel up to kaikoura and Havelock to get some fishing in before the seasons over.
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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)
