Find out about the whitebait rules and regulations for the West Coast. Learn about whitebait species and how you can help to preserve these for future generations of whitebaiters.

Whitebait regulations (West Coast)
Publication summary
The West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand has different rules and regulations for whitebaiting to the rest of the country.
This publication provides information for people intending to whitebait on the West Coast and gives a summary of these regulations. It also describes whitebait species and how you can help to preserve these for future generations of whitebaiters.
Publication information
Published by:
Publishing Team,
Conservation Engagement Group
Department of Conservation
PO Box 10420,
The Terrace
Wellington 6143