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In Hawke's Bay you can fish for whitebait between 1st September to 30th October.
Whitebait is an important tradition and an important recreational and commercial resource. On this page you can find out how to apply for a whitebait stand.
In Hawke's Bay you can fish for whitebait between 1 September to 30 October.
The Regional Council issues resource consents for whitebait stands. Each stand owner must comply with all conditions of their resource consent
Whitebaiting stands can be erected 7 days prior to the start of the season and must be removed within 14 days of the season ending.
The whitebaiting season begins on 1 September to 30 October. You can access your whitebait stand from 25 August, 7 days before the season begins.
Check out this whitebaiting guide from DOC for information about regulations, species, and populations.
Please respect our awa. No rubbish dumping, tree felling, or anti-social behaviour is allowed and may result in licenses being revoked.
You can apply for your whitebait stand using the form below.
| 2022 Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Whitebait stand | $55.00 |
| Keys | $20.00 |
You can pay at the Regional Council’s main office, 159 Dalton St Napier or by internet banking 02-0700-0302819-00 Please quote reference 'Whitebait'.
| River | Contact Name | Contact number |
| Tukituki River, Clive | Glen Lindsay | 006468750006 / 0275400352 |
| Tukutuki River, Haumoana | Maurice Hall | 0276696174 |
| Clive River | Jonathan Swinbanks | 0272492090 |
| Ngaruroro River | Dean Dawson | 006468799788 (Leave message) |
| Tutaekuri River | Allan Niethe (Nitzy) | 006468447979 / 0273598234 |
+64 6 835 9200
159 Dalton Street. Napier 4110
Private Bag 6006, Napier 4142
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