Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 2013 (SR 2013/482).

The Regulations provide a framework to ensure sustainable amateur fishing. It outlines requirements for permits and licenses, specify acceptable fishing gear, and impose size and daily limits. The regulations also include seasonal and area restrictions, conservation measures for protected species, and catch reporting mandates. Violations result in penalties enforced by fisheries officers. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) oversees these regulations, which may be updated periodically to reflect new scientific data and management strategies. The goal is to balance recreational fishing with the preservation of fish populations and marine ecosystems. The text consists of 161 Articles divided into 8 Parts and has 20 Schedules.