Omori Kuratau Fishing Competition Rules 2026
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
Competition Details
- Dates of the competition:
- 5am – midnight 1st January 2026
- 5am – 3pm 2nd January 2026
- Closing time for online entries:
- 4pm 30th December 2025
- Closing time for Physical entries
- 4pm 31st December 2025
- Registration (Omori Kuratau Community Centre)
- 2pm – 4pm 31st December 2025
- Online entries open 19th Dec 2025 and close 30th Dec 2025 at NOON
- Weigh-in (Omori Kuratau Community Centre):
- 4pm – 6pm 1st January 2026
- 2pm – 4pm 2nd January 2026
- Prize giving (Omori Kuratau Community Centre):
- 6pm 2nd January 2026
- Costs:
- Adult $40
- Youth (13-18yrs) and Junior (under 13years) $20
- If registered as Junior then only Junior prizes are available.
