You don’t need a kahawai licence, there is no such thing, but you might need a Fish & Game Sports Fishing Licence The legal position is: If you are fishing in freshwater and using gear that could reasonably be expected to catch sports fish (Trout, Salmon and Perch) you need a valid sports fish licence
Is there a limit on kahawai?
The recreational catch limit for kahawai is 20 fish Kahawai were introduced into the Quota Management System in 2004 The commercial catch limit for the main fishery – between North Cape and East Cape – is 1075 tonnes, out of a national commercial limit of 2728
Can you fish in NZ without a license?
You need a licence to fish for sports fish like trout or salmon You need a different licence in the Taupō district Note: If you’re a recreational fisher, selling any fish or shellfish you catch is illegal You can get a sentence of up to 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 or both
Can I sea fish without a license?
The short answer to this question is no – sea fishing does not require a licence Anglers fishing inland up rivers do not need licences either if they are using sea fishing tackle to target sea fish species within tidal waters (ie there is movement of water level with the incoming and outgoing tide)
Do you need a fishing license to fish in the sea NZ?
You do not need a licence to fish in the sea around New Zealand However, you do need a licence for freshwater fishing (in lakes and rivers)5 days ago
How do you catch kahawai?
Kahawai are most often caught on a jig, softbait or trolled lure or fly when they are schooling A cast spinner will also work well in the same situation Match the hatch If they are feeding on small silver baitfish, a silver jig will be deadly for example
What is the best bait for kahawai?
Bait fishing Kahawai love current and surf Sand beaches fish well, and rivermouths are ideal spots to find them feeding They will take all baits, from crayfish to kahawai fillets, but the best bait is pilchard
Can I sell fish I catch?
Fisherman’s Retail License Description: Required for fishermen selling all or a portion of their catch to the ultimate consumer Select Details: Not required if have a Fish Receiver’s License (see next section) Does not allow wholesaling, processing, receiving or selling others’ catch, or importing product
What fish can you catch in New Zealand?
New Zealand’s best fishing regions If you’re up north you can expect to catch snapper, kingfish and tarakihi In the far south, you’re looking at blue cod, trumpeter and grouper for your dinner Snapper is the prized fish for most sea fishermen
How many Kina are you allowed?
The daily limit of kina is 50 per person per day
Do you need a Licence to catch lobster?
Yes, you need a permit if you are going to take any edible crab, velvet crab, lobster or whelk from the NEIFCA District
Can you use bacon for sea fishing?
Some anglers have reported that experimenting with using meat such as bacon, ham, pork and chicken as bait can catch sea fish species, although using a more conventional sea fishing bait is almost always likely to prove more effective
How much does a fishing license cost?
Every state sets it own price for fishing licenses On average, an annual state resident fishing license costs around $25 while non-resident licenses cost an average of $60 to $70
Can I fillet my fish at sea?
Yes you can fillet at sea,but you must be able to prove it was a legal sizeSo only fillet say 30cm snaps nothing near the minimin size If you are over nighting clearly date the bags ! You must prove to the fishery officer that the fish you have filleted is of a legal size
Are you allowed to sell whitebait?
The guts is that whitebait is excluded from requiring a registered risk management programme certification and can be sold legally without meeting the standard food safety requirements
Do you need a Licence to catch salmon?
If you are fishing in freshwater and using gear that could reasonably be expected to catch sports fish (Trout, Salmon and Perch) you need a valid sports fish licence
Are kahawai bottom feeders?
Soft-plastic lures can also work very well on kahawai However, as your bottom feeders strategies will be much less effective on this species, it pays to experiment with lure size and speed of retrieval Getting a soft-plastic lure to hang in mid-water is deadly, and will get strikes without even moving the rod tip
What do kahawai feed on?
The kahawai is principally a pelagic feeder, but occasionally takes food from the sea bottom; it appears to feed on those fishes which are locally most abundant, and follows shoals of small fish on which it preys Small kahawai below 100 mm in length eat mainly copepods
Is kahawai good eating?
It is best to kill kahawai and bleed as soon as possible as the flesh goes off quickly They do have distinctive brownish blood lines when filleted Kahawai are reasonably good eating but especially good for curries or fish pie and are brilliant smoked
What time of year do kahawai run?
Kahawai schools are often seasonal at river mouths, occurring from September until May, with numbers peaking in the warmest months of January and February
How do you catch kahawai with lures?
Kahawai will take just about any lure, as long as it is the right size, when fished on light spinning tackle Standard metal jigs will work, as will soft-plastic baits A ‘yo-yo’ retrieve is good Cast out and let the lure sink
Can you catch kahawai in the winter?
Although there are kahawai around, they are not in big schools as they are spring and their metabolism is slowing down for the lean winter months In the case of fish such as kahawai and snapper, this often means heading to nutrient-rich waters that have a more stable temperature