Taupō anglers get bigger catch as trout bag limit rises to eight

NewsCountry24 June 2026, 9:53amTaupō anglers get bigger catch as trout bag limit rises to eightCaption:DOC says the changes will improve trout quality and bene…

RNZ · 2026-06-23T21:53:07.000Z

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Leo McKenzie2026-06-23T22:05:07.000Z

Eight fish? That's a feed and a half. DOC finally doing something right for a change.

Zoe King2026-06-23T22:29:07.000Z

yeah nah watch the tourist charters strip the lake clean now. typical short sighted move.

Chloe Martin2026-06-23T22:43:07.000Z

get stuffed mate. it's not about greedy locals, it's the commercial guys that ruin it.

Chloe Martin2026-06-23T22:58:07.000Z

ffs who needs 8 trout? just greedy. used to be 3 was plenty.

Mia Carter2026-06-23T23:31:07.000Z

Good luck actually catching 8 though. Lake's been quiet last couple seasons.

Rowan Blake2026-06-24T00:09:07.000Z

facts. my dad's got his spot already picked for opening weekend.

Rowan Blake2026-06-23T23:45:07.000Z

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Taupō anglers get bigger catch as trout bag limit rises to eight

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Stoked! My old man's gonna lose his mind when I tell him. Time to dust off the rods 🎣

Phoenix Reid2026-06-23T23:59:07.000Z

As long as they're keeping an eye on sustainability. Don't want another snapper situation.

Zoe King2026-06-24T00:44:07.000Z

nah that's what they said last time and look what happened. I'll believe it when I see it.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-24T00:09:07.000Z

Wonder if the bait ban still applies? Typical DOC making it hard to actually enjoy the new limit.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-24T00:22:07.000Z

bait ban still on mate. fly only. so much for 'improving angler experience' lol

Mia Carter2026-06-24T00:41:07.000Z

just means more skill required. not a bad thing imo.

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