I have been to the Waitaki twice in Feb. caught nothing, pretty slow.
Otago Harbour Salmon Fishing Comp resulted in 33 Salmon over 2 days, largest was 6.1KG.
I got smoked by a 25lb+ fish, the same day 2 30lbers where caught from the wharf.
Whitebait Season starts 1 September 2026 and ends 30 October (inclusive). Chatham Islands: 1 December to the last day of February (inclusive)
