Fish Identification - Tarakihi

Tarakihi.

“Tarakihi” means the fish of which the scientific name is Nemadactylus macropterus


Net mesh size
National 100 mm


Size Limits (Length)
National 25 cm


Daily Bag Limits
Auckland and Kermadec FMA 20
Central FMA 20
Challenger FMA 20
South-East FMA 15/30
Southland and Sub-Antarctic FMA 15/30


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 : 29 May 2009