have seen a few large ones caught at macintoshs around the 6to7lb size. more fresh run salmon though some of these fish have extra condition on them from staying at sea longer. they are not mucking still have sea lice on them. always a late run of fish when easter is at the end of april. obviously tied to the cycle of the moon and sun.
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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)
