Fish Identification - Snapper

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

Updated : 18 October 2011