Recreational fishing - Know the limits

Fishing is one of New Zealand's most popular recreational activities. Every year a large number of finfish, rock lobster and shellfish are taken by recreational fishers, which can seriously affect local fisheries. This means it is important for all fishers to act responsibly and help conserve the resource.

The are five Fishery Management Areas in New Zealand, each with different rules. Choose the region where you want to fish for all the rules in that area:

Recreational fishing boundaries.

Find Your Fishing Area

Undersize Fish

Remember to do these things

Amateur Fishing Ministerial Advisory Committee

Important Notices

Clarifying changes within the Coromandel Scallop fishery | Changes to scallop season | Changes 1 October 2004

Set Nets

Set Net Regulations | Design and Construction | Features of a Good Net | Regional Controls

Recreational Forums

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Updated : 12 March 2009

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Free Recreational Fisher's Handbook and Poster

Should you wish to obtain copies of the Recreational Fisher’s Handbook or Species Poster, Please contact your local MFish Office or order a copy from comms@fish.govt.nz

See Also - Popular Fish Species