Lower Waikato River Trout Contest 2026

When
Thu 8 Oct - Sun 11 Oct
Where
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Taupiri Tavern, Ngaruawahia, North Waikato
Entry
From $15.00
Tickets
Juniors - $15.00
Teams of 4 (Optional) - $20.00
Adults - $40.00
Time
Thu 8 Oct, 5:00am
Fri 9 Oct, 5:00am
Sat 10 Oct, 5:00am
Sun 11 Oct, 5:00am - 3:00pm
Restrictions
All Ages
We are holding our contest again this year, back in our normal slot of the 2nd week in the school holidays, Thursday October 8th to Sunday 11th.

Much remains unchanged from last year, with a $7,000 prize pool, plus we ...
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