Blue Moki - Hunting Tips

SPECIES ID AND FISHING RULES

Learn more about how to identify blue moki, where to find them, and their feeding preferences here: SPECIES ID - BLUE MOKI

Limit your catch, don't catch your limit. Please check the latest rules and catch limits in your area on the MPI website: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture/recreational-fishing/fishing-rules/
 

HUNTING TECHNIQUES

Blue moki may be found beside rocky structures; however channels and guts that have good currents are also a good place to start looking.  They very often swim in pairs or small schools and are another species that is not easily spooked  Approach these fish slowly and they will often present themselves side on for an easy shot. When you see a blue moki there will often be others lurking nearby. If hunting blue moki in the Chatham Islands keep your eyes peeled as it is common to see hapuka schooling with them.