Choose a species
Select one of the fish or the pāua to find out about that species.
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Blue cod |
Kahawai |
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Kingfish |
Pāua |
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Snapper |
Find more species on our free NZ Fishing Rules app
With the app, you can:
- check local fishing rules (including legal sizes and catch/bag limits)
- find out about areas that are closed to fishing
- check where it's safe to collect shellfish from
- identify fish species and whether they're common in your area
- view the photo gallery
- see scientific names and Māori names
- report poachers.
Get the links for the NZ Fishing Rules mobile app
Maps and stock assessments
Maps of NZ fisheries, and NABIS mapping tool
Fisheries stock assessment and status
Other fish species information
Fish species – Seafood New Zealand
Marine – Department of Conservation
Who to contact
If you have questions about recreational fishing, email info@mpi.govt.nz
