challenger fishery management area
A guide to New Zealand's recreational fishing rules
Challenger Fishery Management Area
The Challenger Fishery Management Area includes all those waters from Awarua Point (south of Haast) on the West Coast of the South Island to Clarence River on the East Coast of the South Island. The outer edge of the area is the 200 mile Exclusive Economic Zone, except through the area of Cook Strait where the Challenger Fishery Management Area extends approximately halfway across Cook Strait towards the North Island.
The Marlborough Sounds and Brothers Islands are included in the Challenger Fishery Management Area.
Finfish Method and Species RestrictionsNo person may use or be in possession of more than one line (other than handlines or rod and reel...
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Important InformationFishing is one of New Zealand's most popular recreational activities. Every year a large number of...
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Shellfish RulesHow to measure shellfish. Paua: measure the greatest length of the shell in a straight line,...
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Finfish - Daily Bag LimitsIn the Challenger Fishery Management Area there is a combined daily bag limit of 20 finfish.
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Restricted areas for blue cod/snapperWithin the bag limit prescribed above, there is a sub-limit of 3 blue cod within the Challenger...
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Rock Lobster RulesNo person may take or possess
Male spiny rock lobster with a tail width less than 54 mm.Female...
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Closed AreaIn each Fishery Management Area, there are closed areas where no fishing is allowed. These areas...
More...[24 January 2008]