Kahawai

New Zealand Kahawai | Species ID Video

New Zealand Kahawai | Species ID

COMMON NAME

Kahawai

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Arripis trutta

LEGAL LENGTH & LIMIT

John Dory are included as your combined daily bag limit of fin fish. There are different amounts allowed depending on where you are in New Zealnd

• ·         Auckland Central and Challenger are 20 per person
• ·        South East Area, Southland Area, and Fiorlans Area are 30 per person 

SPEARFISHING ADVICE

Kahawai can be seen in most conditions or habitats, generally a good sign of bigger fish to come (Kingfish) regarded as a none target species they still make good eating when cooked correctly. The fish needs to be bleed when caught. Larger sea run Kahawai can provide excellent fun especially with new spear fisherman. Schooling Kahawai can hold Trevally so it is important you watch and wait as the school passes.