Yellowtail kingfish - NIWA
WEBYellowtail kingfish, also known as haku, kingi or yellowtail, is found in New Zealand from the Kermadec Islands to Banks Peninsula during the summer months. In the wild they can reach 1.7 m in length and weigh up to 56 kg.
Kingfish status and information | NZ Government - Ministry for …
WEBKingfish are a popular recreational fish in New Zealand. Find out about kingfish, fishing rules, and their status in New Zealand. Māori names: kahu, haku. Scientific name: Seriola lalandi lalandi. Kingfish are green on top with a white underside and …
Yellowtail amberjack - Wikipedia
WEBIn New Zealand, yellowtail amberjacks are a traditional food of Māori, who call the fish haku. The fish was often caught using hooks that incorporated iridescent pāua shell, or by capturing schools of fish in large nets.
The Best Land Based Fishing we Have Ever Had. 5 Yellowtail Kingfish ...
WEBNovember & December are one of the best times of year to chase yellowtail kingfish in New Zealand. The boys had planned to do as much fishing as the weather ...
Kingfish – the new species for New Zealand aquaculture - NIWA
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Commercial-scale production of kingfish - a high-value, white-fleshed finfish to complement salmon - is now a reality in New Zealand. The kingfish are grown at NIWA's state-of-the-art land-based farm, which was officially opened today [13 August] by Whangārei MP Hon Dr Shane Reti.
An all levels guide to kingfish - NZ Fishing World
WEBJul 1, 2016 · Thanks to their stunning appearance and hard-fighting attitude, kingfish are often regarded as the Holy Grail of sport fish here in New Zealand. However, the mighty kingfish is not reserved for ‘expert anglers’ alone.
How to catch kingfish - The Fishing Website
WEBEveryone loves catching kingfish – they grow big, fight hard and make excellent fare. New Zealand holds the largest kingfish in the world, and they are indisputably our premier inshore gamefish.
New Zealand opens first commercial-scale kingfish farm
WEBAug 23, 2024 · New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) has opened a land-based kingfish farm, calling it the first of its kind in the country. The new kingfish farm is located in Ruakaka Northland and can produce up to 600 metric tons (MT) of kingfish each year, according to NIWA.
Kingfish | Species Identification | Ocean Hunter New Zealand
WEBKingfish, Yellow Tail, or Southern Kingfish (Seriola lalandi lalandi) are a solid-bodied elongated / compressed pelagic game fish. Kingfish are easily recognizable by their distinct yellow tails and (dorsal, pectoral, caudal) fins.
Seriola lalandi – How to catch yellowtail kingfish
WEBSep 2, 2022 · Small yellowtail kingfish, often referred to by anglers as a rat king, weighing about 6kg caught off the Banks Peninsula. Also known as Kingi (New Zealand) Yellowtail Amberjack (Canada, USA). Believed to be increasing in numbers around the South Island as sea temperatures rise.