Rosemergy Catfish Cull 14th February 2026
Lake Taupō One-Day Spearfishing Event
Shoot as many catfish as you can!
Join us for a fun, competitive one-day freediving spearfishing event open to both new and experienced divers.
Event Overview
- Freediving only
- Pole spear / Hawaiian sling only
- Compete in pairs with your dive partner
- Target species: Catfish
Entry Fees
- Adults: $50
- Under 18s: $25
✔ Includes official event T-shirt
Competition Categories & Prizes
Prizes awarded for:
- Open: 1st, 2nd & 3rd
- Women’s Division
- Juniors Division
- Spot Prizes
- Smallest Catfish
- Largest Catfish
Important Dates & Times
Saturday 14 February 2026
Event Time: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM (UTC+13)
- Physical Registration:
Friday 13 February, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Motuoapa Fishing Club - Late Registration:
Saturday 14 February, from 7:00 AM
Motuoapa Fishing Club - COMPULSORY Safety Briefing:
8:00 AM sharp
All competitors and boat skippers must attend
Motuoapa Fishing & Boating Club - Out of the water by: 2:30 PM
(Failure to comply may result in disqualification) - Weigh-in closes: 4:00 PM
Equipment
- Pole spears and gear available from Hunting & Fishing Taupō
- Limited Wettie pole spears available for purchase before the safety briefing
- $60 per 3-piece spear
Biosecurity Conditions of Entry
ALL COMPETITORS MUST ADHERE TO BIOSECURITY REQUIREMENTS
- No boats allowed
- All competitors must:
- Use gear sourced from Taupō, OR
- Use equipment not subject to Clam-specific Check, Clean, Dry protocols, and which has not been used in:
- Waikato River and associated lakes/streams
- Taranaki streams, rivers, and lakes
- Lake Rotomanu
- Follow Check, Clean, Dry protocols for swimsuits and dive equipment used in all other freshwater waterways
(Instructions available online) - 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 these conditions will not be permitted to enter the competition.
Information Pack
Please download and read the full information pack and rules before competition day:
👉 DOWNLOAD FULL INFORMATION PACK HERE
Location
Motuoapa Fishing & Boating Club
8 Arataha Street
Motuoapa, Taupō 3382
