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A licence is required to fish in the Lake Taupō district or Lake Rotoaira.

Resident

You are a resident if you have the right to permanently live in New Zealand because you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. 

Non-resident

You are a non-resident if you are not a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

The terms New Zealand citizen and permanent resident are defined in section 4 of the Immigration Act 2009.

Licences are non-refundable. 

These licences apply to the Lake Taupō fishing district and Lake Rotaira only. Licences for other areas are available from Fish & Game New Zealand.

Fishing and Game Bird Hunting Licences – Fish & Game New Zealand

To use a boat ramp, you need a ramp permit.

Lake Taupo Boat Ramps – Department of Internal Affairs