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Fish Identification - Yellow Eyed Mullet (Herring)

Yellow Eyed Mullet.

“Herring” means the yellow-eyed mullet (Aldrichetta forsteri); but does not include the pilchard or sardine, or the species of mullet known as Mugil cephalus or kanae:


Net mesh size
National 25 mm


Size Limits (Length)
National Nil


Daily Bag Limits
National Nil


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