Buy a Taupō fishing licence online
A licence is required to fish in the Lake Taupō district or Lake Rotoaira.

Resident

You're a resident if you're a New Zealand citizen (by birth certificate, passport, citizenship) regardless of place of residence, or a permanent New Zealand resident as those terms are defined in section 4 of the Immigration Act 2009.

Non-resident

You're a non-resident if you're not a New Zealand citizen, nor a permanent resident as those terms are defined in section 4 of the Immigration Act 2009.

These licences apply to Lake Taupō fishing district – Lake Taupō and the tributaries flowing into Lake Taupō. No refunds if you buy a licence you don't need.

Get a ramp permit if using a ramp.

For fishing outside of Lake Taupō, see Fish & Game New Zealand.