2006-12-13 12:01:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
Yup, you can fish with your own gear here in the South Island. You don't need a licence to fish in the sea, but you need one to to fish in rivers and lakes. If you're under 12 it's free. From 12 to 18 it costs $18. Over 18 it costs $92.You get one from Fish and Game or from most sports goods stores. So fishing isn't a rich man's sport like it is in some countries.
2006-12-13 12:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can fish, you do need a license, the fishing is great, or at least was 20 years ago when I left NZ, brilliant clear rivers, fast flowing with Brown and Rainbow trout.
I have caught trout weighing up to 10lbs. Cook one for breakfast and you will experience the best fish in the world.
Go down south in the South Island, good luck
2006-12-13 23:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by Cameron in OZ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋