Challenger Fishery Management Area

Closed areas

In each Fishery Management Area, there are closed areas where no fishing is allowed. These areas may be closed by the Ministry of Fisheries as prohibited areas or by the Department of Conservation as marine reserves. You should contact the Department of Conservation for details of marine reserves.

In each Fishery Management Area there are also areas where particular fishing methods are restricted. The notes in this guide identify the areas within the Challenger Fishery Management Area, but these are only a guide. If you are not sure about the location of closed fishing areas, contact your nearest Ministry of Fisheries office.

Fishing is prohibited in the Long Island Marine Reserve, Tonga Island Marine Reserve, Horoirangi Marine Reseve, Whanganui Inlet Marine Reserve and in Double Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound.