A few of those spots on the corner/point and just back from there , have and always do produce huge catches ….seems the more flow in the river the better it fishes ……
30-40lb hauls have been common this year already , not consistant yet tho …still early
And yeah , on the south side … but around on the beach more …
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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)