Blue cod
Parapercis colias · Rāwaru / Pākirikiri (Māori)
Blue cod (te reo Māori: Rāwaru / Pākirikiri), Parapercis colias. Fished from the shore, from a boat and spearfishing. In October it is in season in Central, Challenger, South-East, Kaikōura Marine Area, Southland and Fiordland Marine Area.
Season by fishing area
| MPI area | Months | Spawning |
|---|---|---|
| Central | All year · now | Aug–Nov |
| Challenger | All year · now | Aug–Nov |
| South-East | All year · now | Aug–Nov |
| Kaikōura Marine Area | All year · now | Aug–Nov |
| Southland | All year · now | Aug–Nov |
| Fiordland Marine Area | All year · now | Aug–Nov |
Late winter to spring, peaking in September (MPI).
Size and bag limits
Minimum sizes, daily limits and closures depend on the area and change over time. Costaviva does not copy them: check MPI for each area.
- MPI fishing rules: Central
- MPI fishing rules: Challenger
- MPI fishing rules: South-East
- MPI fishing rules: Kaikōura Marine Area
- MPI fishing rules: Southland
- MPI fishing rules: Fiordland Marine Area
- NZ Fishing Rules app (MPI, free)
Rāhui (temporary closures placed by tangata whenua) can apply at any time and are not in any dataset: respect local signs and notices.
How it is fished
- Shore fishing
- Boat fishing
- Spearfishing
Where it lives
Down to 150 m; reef edges, gravel and sand near rock; more common around the South Island.
Source: Fisheries New Zealand / MPI (CC BY 4.0).
When is blue cod biting today?
- Hour-by-hour fishing index and the best window of the day
- Condition alerts and SOS with your location (dials 111 in New Zealand)
- Fishing log with the conditions of every catch
- Private groups to share spots and trips
No card needed. Then €3.99/month or €39.99/year, charged in euros.