Red cod
Pseudophycis bachus · Hoka (Māori)
Red cod (te reo Māori: Hoka), Pseudophycis bachus. Fished from the shore and from a boat. 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–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 |
Late winter to spring (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
When is red 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.