Information on fishing in New Zealand, including New Zealand fish species, option4, the Hokianga Accord, types of marine reserves and mataitai and much more.
The Fish identification system is now online. Come and have a try at identifying some of our most common species of fish. Not sure how to differentiate a sand flounder from a yellowbelly flounder? Here is where you can find out.
New Zealand has a long and fantastic coastline, and offers so many opportunities for boat, rock and beach fishing. But anyone can get into difficulty or worse when on and around the water. There are some basic things you can do to ensure that your fishing is safe and enjoyable.