Species Info
Southern Bluefin Tuna
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This is a large surface species of temperate seas of Australia and New Zealand. It arrives in the Fiordland region around December and moves both east and west coasts mostly along the edge of the continental shelf.Skipjack Tuna
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These small, highly migratory tuna are caught to about 10kg in New Zealand waters, and are easily identified by a series of longitudinal dark stripes on the belly.Blue shark
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A common pelagic shark with world-wide distribution, blue sharks are common in New Zealand offshore waters right around the coast. They are easily recognizable by their bright blue colour and long slender body , with over-length pectoral fins.Rainbow Trout
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Widespread in cool waters in many parts of new Zealand in lakes of central North Island and southwards, and in rivers.Brown trout
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Colour very variable - sea-run fish olive on back, silvery on side, whitish on belly with indistinct spots.
Tarakihi
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This common food fish is regularly trawled from Bay of Plenty southwards in depths down to one hundred and fifty metres on muddy bottoms, although smaller sizes enter shallow and rocky ground.Hapuku
A well known food fish, this species is widely distributed about our shores in depths from
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A few metres down to about 240 metres on any kind of ground. It is subject to heavy fishing pressure and is now more abundant in deeper water.Kahawai
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Like the yellowtail this is a predominantly northern species wandering south in summer months to Banks Peninsula and beyond. Normally this species moves in shoals of similar-sized individuals, harrying small fishes such as sardines and pilchards, although any small fishes, crabs, shrimps and squids are taken when available.John dory
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These distinctive fish are common in northern waters and may be found in estuaries and harbours, from the shoreline down to depths of about 150m.Snapper
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The most abundant commercial species in New Zealand, with most taken north of Cook Strait, it does, however, wander south to Banks Peninsula in summer months.Blue Mackerel
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A species of coastal waters of either surface water or to depths of about eighty fathoms on muddy ground, it is a cosomopolitan species of cooler seas and widespread in our waters, but probably more abundant north of Banks Peninsula.Bass
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The bass is similar in appearance to its relative the hapuku, but grows larger, has a stouter body, larger eye, and shorter lower jaw.Barracouta
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Well known to fishermen and anglers, particularly in southern waters and as a source of bait, the species is widespread in New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and South America.
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