Banded kōkopu whitebait
How to Catch Whitebait – An Easy Beginner’s Guide with Allan Burgess
New to whitebaiting? This beginner’s guide by Allan Burgess covers everything you need to know – from the rules and best gear to choosing the right rivers, tides, and safe fishing techniques. Learn how to spot the whitebait runs, use pole nets effectively, and prepare your fresh catch for the perfect fritter.
Whitebaiting in the Arawhata, Waiatoto, Turnbull, and Okuru Rivers
“Whitebaiting the remote Arawhata, Waiatoto, Turnbull and Okuru Rivers in South Westland offers history, tradition and challenge. Learn about access, regulations, river conditions and the legendary whitebait harvests that shaped this unique fishery.”