Kaikōura Fish Regulations and Species Guide

Fishing Regulations

Species Daily Limit Length (cm)
Blue cod Kaikōura Marine Area 6 33
Blue cod Taiāpure 2 33
Blue moki 10 40
Butterfish 10 35
Red cod 10 25
Red gurnard - 25
Sea perch 20 26
Tarakihi 10 25
Cray Fish Male 6 Total Male or Female 54 mm
Cray Fish Female 6 Total Male or Female 60 mm

Fish Species Gallery

Blue Cod - Dark colored fish with spiky dorsal fin
Blue Cod :: 33cm
Blue Moki - Silver-grey fish with forked tail
Blue Moki :: 40cm
Gurnard - Red fish with prominent barbels
Gurnard :: 25cm
Red Cod - Pink-white colored fish
Red Cod :: 25cm
Sea Perch - Orange-red spiny fish
Sea Perch :: 26cm
Tarakihi - Silver-grey fish with forked tail
Tarakihi :: 25cm
Cray Fish - Orange-red spiny fish
Cray Fish :: Male 54mm, Female 60mm

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