cast net rules
Printed From: The Fishing Website
Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Landbased & Surfcasting
Forum Description: From rocks or beaches, here's the place for the landbased fishos to share information
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=110450
Printed Date: 16 Jun 2026 at 1:15am
Topic: cast net rules
Posted By: zimbo
Subject: cast net rules
Date Posted: 02 Jun 2015 at 10:40pm
|
Hi guys, I got a cast net for my birthday, from my younger bro, and was wondering what are the rules and regulations with regards to using them? Your help will greatly be appreciated. Thanks Craig |
Replies:
Posted By: Cigar
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 6:27pm
| Last time I checked, the rules for set nets applied to cast nets, so with 25mm mesh only legal for herrings, yellow-eyed mullet, etc. Not legal for kahawai (even little ones) as the mesh is smaller than allowed. |
Posted By: zimbo
Date Posted: 03 Jun 2015 at 10:52pm
|
Cheers mate |
Posted By: whippersnapper
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2015 at 12:33pm
|
If you don't know the rules (in regards to all fishing) then don't do it. This is stupid. Asking for "advice" and getting people saying "as far as i know" is ridiculous. Exactly how people end up in trouble. If you need to know the rules contact the appropriate authorities and simply ask them, I am sure they will let you know all you need to.
|
Posted By: zimbo
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2015 at 7:23pm
| I have contacted the appropriate people, and they are sending me some info in the post. Thanks for your concern mate. |
Posted By: dalgo
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2015 at 3:54pm
|
zimbo wrote:Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2015 at 5:51pm
What this does do though, is it shares the knowledge - which can only be a good thing. Many recreational fishers have never bothered to scour the regulations to learn about cast nets because they've never used one. It is important though that we do go to the right sources and learn the regs for the types of fishing we undertake. A link to those regs in here would be great. ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
Posted By: Cigar
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2015 at 6:51pm
|
The problem is there are no clear place to find the rules for some of the less common methods. When I got a cast net several years ago and was looking for the regulations, I happened to find this in the FAQ section of the mfish website (and it's still there, this is a direct copy and paste):Can I use a casting net in New Zealand? There are no specific restrictions against using casting nets in New Zealand, however there may be closed areas (rähui), marine reserves or mätaitai to consider when setting your net. The size of the mesh depends on your targeted species. For bait fish such as herrings, pilchards and pipers etc the mesh size is 25mm. Regulations and mesh sizes for fishing nets are shown in our regulation brochures, which you can access here: http://www.fish.govt.nz/en-nz/Recreational/default.htm?WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished" rel="nofollow - |
Posted By: Zambezi
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2015 at 10:08pm
|
I've had a different response from DOC every time I've checked, but they alternate between the set net/drag net rules & don't be a dick with it as they're a bit harder use and won't **** with **** like the things we do have rules for. There is usually no one else around when I am using mine. ------------- A man’s comfort in life can be measured by the quality of the toilet paper he uses to wipe his arse. |
Posted By: kingfishers
Date Posted: 08 Apr 2016 at 9:12am
|
Does anyone know where we can get a custome made cast net in New Zealand? ------------- "My mind has gone fishing, ask all questions tomorrow" |
Posted By: Fishstix
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2016 at 10:21am
|
Try http://www.actionoutdoors.kiwi They build a bunch of nets, really good.. might do one for you?
|
Posted By: kingfishers
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2016 at 11:32pm
|
tried them.. they dont do it.. had a bit of research... none in New Zealand..!! There was some rumour about some one in helensville. But no detail that is helpfull.. lol. ------------- "My mind has gone fishing, ask all questions tomorrow" |
Posted By: kingfishers
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2016 at 11:36pm
same here, what they say is that a cast net is considered as a drag net as its attached to the hand when used..!! lol. They need to clarify the rule around it. ------------- "My mind has gone fishing, ask all questions tomorrow" |
Posted By: Zambezi
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 2:08pm
|
Cheapies with a yolk (you want a yolk) show up on TM from time to time. ------------- A man’s comfort in life can be measured by the quality of the toilet paper he uses to wipe his arse. |