Changes to recreational fishing rules effective from 1st October 2004
Rock lobster pot limits now apply in all areas
3 pots per person
- 6 pots per vessel (two persons or more)
- Mimiwhangata - one pot per person per vessel
- Paterson Inlet - 2 pots per person
New species now included in the combined daily bag limit of 20 Finfish for all the North Island (Auckland & Kermadec Islands Area and Central Area):
Conserve our marine resources!
Take only what you need and always stay within the legal bag limits.
For further information on Recreational Fishing Rules contact your local Ministry of Fisheries office.