Fish Identification - Quinnat Salmon

“Quinnat salmon” (also known as Chinook salmon) means the fish of which the scientific name is Oncorhynchus tshawytscha:


Net mesh size
National Not entitled to use


Size Limits (Length)
National Nil
Otago Harbour 45 cm


Daily Species limit
National 4


Daily Bag Limits
South-East FMA 2/30
Southland and Sub-Antarctic FMA 2/30


Method
No person shall take Quinnat salmon by any method other than a rod and running line.

Updated : 27 May 2009