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New Zealand (NZ) Fishing License
Fish & Game New Zealand
New Zealand
3
License Types
NZD $125.00
From (Resident)
NZD $125.00
From (Non-Resident)
Under 18
Fish Free
📌 Important: Saltwater fishing requires no licence in New Zealand. Freshwater (Sport Fish and Game) licence is managed by Fish & Game NZ and covers trout and salmon. Māori fishing rights apply in some regions.
📋 Available License Types
| License | Type | Duration | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ National Annual Licence Fee in NZD. Covers all Fish & Game regions. | 💧 Freshwater | Annual | NZD $125.00 | NZD $125.00 |
| 1-Day Licence Fee in NZD | 💧 Freshwater | 1-Day | NZD $25.00 | NZD $25.00 |
| 7-Day Licence Fee in NZD | 💧 Freshwater | 7-Day | NZD $63.00 | NZD $63.00 |
★ Most popular license type. Fees are approximate - verify at the official agency website.
🌊 Fishing in New Zealand
New Zealand is world-famous for wild brown and rainbow trout in crystal-clear rivers. The South Island's Mataura, Oreti, and Clutha rivers, and the North Island's Tongariro, are legendary among sight-fishing fly anglers. Saltwater fishing is unlicensed.