FISHING AT TAUPO.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19732, 3 September 1927, Page 12

FISHING AT TAUPO.

REGULATIONS PROPOSED.

RESTRICTING DAILY CATCHES

ISSUE OF WEEK-END LICENCES

[BY TELEGRAPH.—SPECIAL REPORTER.] WELLINGTON. Friday. Regulations which suggest a compromise between the opposing schools of thought regarding the various forms of fishing which should bo allowed at Lake Taupo and in the adjacent streams, are shortly to he issued by the Government. The Tongariro River is to be reserved for fly fishing only from the bridge on the Tokaanu-Taupo Road to the mouth of the river and within a radios of 200 yds. of the mouth of the river. That part of the river between Hatchery Creek and the Dreadnought Pool is also to bo reserved for fly fishing. The remainder of the river between the bridge and Hatchery Creek and abovo Dreadnought Pool will be open for the use of spoon, minnow or fly, provided the spoon or minnow used is not of a greater length than two and a-half inches. Other areas that will be reserved for fly. fishing will be Whakaipo Bay and the mouths of the Hatepe and TaurangaTaupo Streams. Whakaipo Bay is considered to be ideal for fly fishing, and another reason that is advanced for its reservation for this particular class of fishing fs that the area will be the only one on the western side of the lake that will be available for the exclusive use of patrons of tho fly. It is also intended to prohibit anyone from fishing for trout by trolling or spinning a lure from any boat in any river or stream running' into the lake. Addi tional regulations will reduce the size of the maximum daily bag from 25 fish to 10, the restriction to apply to all p.-r - of the district. It is intended to issue week-end fishing licences at a cost of five shillings each.

PAYMENT TO MAORIS.

THE ADDITIONAL FEES

[BY TELEGRAPH. —SPECIAL REPORTER.] WELLINGTON, Friday. "How much have the overseas anglers contributed toward the £3OUO which is being paid annually to the Maoris for the surrendei ol their fishing rights at laupo.'' asked Mr. A. M. Samuel (Ohmemun), when the Internal Affairs Department estimates were being discussed in the House this evening. Mr. Samuel said he objected to New Zealanders being railed on to pay the additional licence fees necessary before they could fish at Taupo. The Acting-Minister, Sir Maui Pomare, said the details had not bee, worked out. Mr, Samuel: Very simply done. The Minister: Oh, yes, it can be done. 1 appreciate the member's anxiety because of his interest in sport. I also am interested because the tribe concerned is one of my own and it never has got the £3OOO. (Laughter.)