Rosemergy Catfish Cull 2026

14th of February, 2026, Motuoapa Fishing Club, Lake Taupō

Thank you to the Tuwharetoa Māori Trust Board, kaitiaki of Lake Taupō

Thanks to our sponsors:

Hunting and Fishing Taupo           

Department of Conservation                                                           

Physical Registration 6.30pm to 8.30 pm at the Motuoapa Fishing Club

Late Registration 7.00am at the Motuoapa Fishing Club.

COMPULSORY Safety Briefing for ALL COMPETITORS and BOAT SKIPPERS at 8.00am at the Motuoapa Fishing and Boating Club.

Equipment, including Pole Spears, can be purchased from Hunting and Fishing Taupō

A limited number of Wettie pole spears will be available for purchase before the briefing at $60 for a 3-piece spear. 

All competitiors must be out of the water by 2.30pm or risk disqualification. Weigh in closes at 4.00pm.

Biosecurity Conditions of Entry:

No boats allowed.

All competitors are to:

• Use gear sourced from Taupō, or
• Use equipment that is not subject to Clam-specific Check, Clean, Dry protocols and which has not been used in the Waikato River and its associated lakes/streams, and Taranaki streams, rivers and lakes, including Lake Rotomanu.
• Follow Check, Clean, Dry protocols for swimsuits and dive equipment used in all other freshwater waterways. Click here for instructions.
• Sign a declaration confirming they have not entered a controlled area of the Waikato River in the last 30 days.

Any competitor in breach of the above conditions will not be permitted to enter the competition.

Please download and read the information pack and rules below before the competition day.

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