You’ll find Blue Cod all around New Zealand, but they tend to be concentrated in the south. These fish live...
You’ll find Blue Cod all around New Zealand, but they tend to be concentrated in the south. These fish live anywhere from rocky coastline to waters 150 m deep.
Your chances of catching a Blue Cod are fairly consistent year-round, but it may not always be legal to keep this fish. In the Marlborough Sounds, the season closes each year from late December to September.
Anglers often catch Blue Cod while fishing near rocky shoreline and reefs
Blue Cod are sinfully easy to catch! They’ll bite just about anything you drop in front of them, and there’s no need for fancy tackle. It’s generally recommended to select a relatively light weight rod for the conditions you’re fishing in. You can catch Blue Cod by drift fishing or jigging.
This chubby fish produces excellent fillets and can be served pan-fried, baked, crumbed, or battered. Catch yourself a keeper and enjoy a mouth-watering supper!
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