Kaimoana: shellfish and crayfish in New Zealand

How to identify New Zealand's shellfish and rock lobster, where to find them, how to gather them, and the size limits, daily limits and closures for each MPI area.

Shellfish rules change more often than finfish rules, and many beaches have closures or rāhui. Check the closures on each page and the NZ Fishing Rules app before you gather.