FISHING REGULATION

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

Species: yellowtail-amberjack
Common Names: Kingfish NZ
Kingfish
Kahawai kingfish
Haku

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 75.0 cm (29.5 inches)
  Maximum:  cm ( inches)
  Slot Limit: False

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 3 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 01-01
  Close Dates: 12-31
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) in NZ waters. 3 per day, 75 cm min. Some regions (e.g. Northland) have local area rules.

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