Fishing Competition Rules 2023
Omori Kuratau Fishing Competition Rules 2023
1. The Omori Kuratau Charitable Trust reserves the right to not accept or return an entry
2. All contestants MUST register prior to commencing fishing in the competition.
3. A valid Taupo fishing licence must be produced at registration. Licences can be purchased via
online - https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/buy-a-taupo-fishing-licence-online/
Licences are also available at the Omori Store.
4. In accordance with Lake Taupo Maritime regulations, boats must have the appropriate safety gear for
all occupants of the boat and the responsibility for all people remains with the skipper who must
operate their boat in accordance with safe boating practices.
5. No consumption of alcohol is allowed as this is a family event.
6. Communication devices such as a mobile phone need to be on board. Chanel 61 will be used for any
urgent messages to boat anglers.
7. Fishing is permitted in Lake Taupo and its tributaries specified in the Anglers Notice for Taupo District
2018, with the exception of Lake Otamangakau where NO FISHING is permitted for this
competition. (DOC requirement).
8. The weigh in station will be located at the Omori Kuratau Community Centre. Only ONE fish per day
may be weighed in
9. Anglers must comply with the requirements of the Taupo Fishery Regulations 2004 and the Anglers
Notice for Taupo District 2018. All legal methods and tackle specified in the Anglers Notice for Taupo
District 2018 are permitted for this competition. Anglers are required to complete a competition form
specifying the catch location, time and method used for each fish weighed in the competition. (DOC
requirement)
10. Only trout measuring 35 cm or more from the tip of the snout to the fork of the tail are
eligible. Marked or tagged fish WILL NOT be eligible for a prize. (DOC requirement) All fish will be
clipped at weigh in
11. In the event of more than one angler winning a category, the winner will be determined by the first
name drawn
12. The committee reserves the right to allocate 1 prize per contestant.
Competition Details
Dates of the competition:
o 5am – midnight 1 st January 2023
o 5am – 3pm 2 nd January 2022
Closing time for online entries:
o 4pm 29 th December 2022
Closing time for Physical entries
o 4pm 31 st December 2022
Registration (Omori Kuratau Community Centre)
o 2pm – 4pm 31 st December 2022
o Online entries open Monday 27 th Dec 2021 and close 4pm Thurs 30th Dec 2021
Weigh-in (Omori Kuratau Community Centre):
o 4pm – 6pm 1st January 2022
o 2pm – 4pm 2nd January 2022
Prize giving (Omori Kuratau Community Centre):
o 6pm on Monday 2 nd January 2023.
Costs:
o Adult $35 which includes 3 tickets in the raffles that have been kindly donated.
o Youth (13-18yrs) and Junior (under 13years) $15 If registered as Junior then only Junior
prizes are available.
1. The Omori Kuratau Charitable Trust reserves the right to not accept or return an entry
2. All contestants MUST register prior to commencing fishing in the competition.
3. A valid Taupo fishing licence must be produced at registration. Licences can be purchased via
online - https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/buy-a-taupo-fishing-licence-online/
Licences are also available at the Omori Store.
4. In accordance with Lake Taupo Maritime regulations, boats must have the appropriate safety gear for
all occupants of the boat and the responsibility for all people remains with the skipper who must
operate their boat in accordance with safe boating practices.
5. No consumption of alcohol is allowed as this is a family event.
6. Communication devices such as a mobile phone need to be on board. Chanel 61 will be used for any
urgent messages to boat anglers.
7. Fishing is permitted in Lake Taupo and its tributaries specified in the Anglers Notice for Taupo District
2018, with the exception of Lake Otamangakau where NO FISHING is permitted for this
competition. (DOC requirement).
8. The weigh in station will be located at the Omori Kuratau Community Centre. Only ONE fish per day
may be weighed in
9. Anglers must comply with the requirements of the Taupo Fishery Regulations 2004 and the Anglers
Notice for Taupo District 2018. All legal methods and tackle specified in the Anglers Notice for Taupo
District 2018 are permitted for this competition. Anglers are required to complete a competition form
specifying the catch location, time and method used for each fish weighed in the competition. (DOC
requirement)
10. Only trout measuring 35 cm or more from the tip of the snout to the fork of the tail are
eligible. Marked or tagged fish WILL NOT be eligible for a prize. (DOC requirement) All fish will be
clipped at weigh in
11. In the event of more than one angler winning a category, the winner will be determined by the first
name drawn
12. The committee reserves the right to allocate 1 prize per contestant.
Competition Details
Dates of the competition:
o 5am – midnight 1 st January 2023
o 5am – 3pm 2 nd January 2022
Closing time for online entries:
o 4pm 29 th December 2022
Closing time for Physical entries
o 4pm 31 st December 2022
Registration (Omori Kuratau Community Centre)
o 2pm – 4pm 31 st December 2022
o Online entries open Monday 27 th Dec 2021 and close 4pm Thurs 30th Dec 2021
Weigh-in (Omori Kuratau Community Centre):
o 4pm – 6pm 1st January 2022
o 2pm – 4pm 2nd January 2022
Prize giving (Omori Kuratau Community Centre):
o 6pm on Monday 2 nd January 2023.
Costs:
o Adult $35 which includes 3 tickets in the raffles that have been kindly donated.
o Youth (13-18yrs) and Junior (under 13years) $15 If registered as Junior then only Junior
prizes are available.
