FISHING REGULATION

Country: NZ
Jurisdiction: New Zealand
Authority: New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

Species: atlantic-mackerel
Common Names: Jack mackerel NZ
Trawally
Maomao

Size Limits:
  Minimum:  cm ( inches)
  Maximum:  cm ( inches)
  Slot Limit: False

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 25 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 
  Close Dates: 
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: Jack mackerel (Trachurus spp.) and other mackerel-like species. Liberal limits; often used as bait.

Source: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture/recreational-fishing/recreational-fishing-rules/
Last Verified: 2026-04-29