Photos celebrating the uniqueness of the world-famous Taupō fishery are once again being sought in this year’s Taupō Fishery photo competition.
As well as a free licence, category winners will have the bragging rights of their photos being used on the season licence or other related material for the 2025-26 season.
This year, seven Taupō fishing licences are up for grabs to kick off the new trout fishing season beginning July 1.
Department of Conservation senior community ranger James Barnett said the judges are not just looking for a trophy shot.
“Equally important are those moments with family, with friends, or even landscape shots with a fishing theme.”
Photos will be used for seven licence categories, including family, senior, and junior.
“For many of us getting out into nature with a fishing rod is our happy place, and a photo of your fishing experience could be just the thing we’re looking for to celebrate the joy of fishing in Taupō,” said Barnett.
Entries close midnight, Sunday, May 18.
Up to five photographs can be submitted per person. To enter, email photographs to fishlicence@doc.govt.nz along with your name, where the photo was taken, and the approximate date.
All photos must have been taken in the Taupō fishing district.
Further information, including a list of the licence categories and full terms and conditions for the competition, can be found online at: www.doc.govt.nz/TaupoFishingPhotoComp.
