Pick Your Preferred Licence Option

Whole Season Adult

$156

ADULT (18+)

Offers greatest versatility to most anglers.

Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only

Whole Season Family

$203

FAMILY

A family licence includes a couple and up to 4 children or grandchildren under the age of 18 on 1 October.

Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only

Whole Season Junior

$31

JUNIOR (12-17)

For juniors between the age of 12 and 17 on 01/10/2024.

Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only

Whole Season Child Under 12

FREE

UNDER 12

Licence is still required

Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only

Whole Season Adult Local Area

$125

ADULT LOCAL AREA

Perfect for those who only fish close to home. You can fish one specified Fish & Game region only. Cannot be used in other regions.

Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only

Whole Season Loyal Senior

$133

For senior New Zealand anglers aged over 65 on 1 October (the first day of that respective fishing season) who have held an Adult Whole Season Licence or Family Licence for the last five consecutive years or more.

Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only

One Day Licence Adult & Junior

$25

A great way to try trout fishing….have a go! For beginners or those who want to fish for only a few hours.

Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only

Short Break Adult Licence

$56

Ideal for a getaway holiday or novices – NZ anglers who want to fish three consecutive days or long weekend.

Valid from: 1 October to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only

Long Break Adult Licence

$109

For holidaymakers or others who plan to fish harder – NZ anglers who want to fish for nine consecutive days (Eg. Two weekends plus days in between).

Valid: user selects start time. For NZ resident anglers only.

Winter Season Adult

$94

For those who fish over the colder months, the second half of the season.

Valid from: 1 April to 30 September. For NZ resident anglers only.

Whole Season Non Resident

$270

Welcome to the best fishing in the world. Non-resident means a person who, on October 1, is NOT a NZ resident.

Valid from: 1 October to 30 September.

One Day Non Resident

$38

UNDER 12

Welcome to the best fishing in the world.

Non-resident means a person who, on that date, is NOT a NZ resident.

Fish & Game

Fish & Game NZ works to manage, protect, and improve sports fish populations and their habitats, ensuring the long-term enjoyment of angling for current and future generations of New Zealand fishers.

Our
mission

Effective management of New Zealand’s sports fish resources

Fish & Game manages, maintains, and enhances sports fish populations and their habitats in the best long-term interests of present and future generations of anglers. We are a not-for-profit organisation, funded through the sale of fishing licences.