Recreational tuna fishing

If you are heading out tuna fishing in areas where commercial trawlers operate, use these resources to stay safe. Maritime NZ has worked with the commercial fishing and recreational craft sectors to develop safety information for recreational tuna fishers.

Quick guide for recreational vessels fishing near commercial trawlers 

This quick guide is for recreational tuna fishers on the West Coast of New Zealand in areas where larger commercial vessels, especially trawlers, may be fishing for hoki or other species. It is also useful for recreational fishers targeting other species in areas where commercial fishing trawlers are operating. 

Information for recreational vessels fishing near commercial trawler vessels
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