Fish Identification - Snapper
“Snapper” means the fish of which the scientific name is Chrysophrys auratus
| Net mesh size |
| National |
100 mm |
| Auckland and Kermadec FMA |
125 mm |
| South-East FMA |
125 mm |
| Southland and Sub-Antarctic FMA |
125 mm |
| Size Limits (Length) |
| National |
25 cm |
| Auckland and Kermadec FMA |
27 cm |
| Central FMA |
27 cm |
| Daily Bag Limits |
| South-East FMA |
10 |
| Southland and Sub-Antarctic FMA |
30 |
| Challenger |
10 |
| Marlborough Sounds |
3 |
| Daily Species limit |
| Auckland FMA (West) |
10 |
| Auckland FMA (East) |
9 |
| Central FMA |
10 |
| Challenger FMA |
10 |
| Marlborough Sounds Area |
3 |
Approved methods may be used vicinity of Mimiwhangata Peninsula -
(a) Lines, if only 1 hook attached to it and the line is not weighted in any way:
(b) Trolling:
(c) Spears:
(d) Hand-gathering:
(e) Potting, if only 1 pot per person, part, or vessel is used in the area