Blue moki
Latridopsis ciliaris · Moki (Māori)
Blue moki (te reo Māori: Moki), Latridopsis ciliaris. Fished from the shore, from a boat and spearfishing. In October it is in season in Central, Challenger, South-East, Kaikōura Marine Area and Southland.
Season by fishing area
| MPI area | Months | Spawning |
|---|---|---|
| Central | All year · now | Aug–Sep |
| Challenger | All year · now | – |
| South-East | All year · now | – |
| Kaikōura Marine Area | All year · now | – |
| Southland | All year · now | – |
August–September between Mahia and East Cape, the only known spawning ground (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
- 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
Juveniles on shallow reefs; adults school over open bottom.
Source: Fisheries New Zealand / MPI (CC BY 4.0).
When is blue moki 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.