NZ Fishing Rules

Name: NZ Fishing Rules
Rating: 3 (475 reviews)
Author: Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

By: Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

Get recreational fish species information with the NZ Fishing Rules App.

Features & Capabilities

The NZ Fishing Rules Chrome extension is your go-to tool for identifying recreational fish species commonly found around New Zealand. Using clear images, easily recognize fish species in your area and access essential details such as minimum legal sizes, daily bag limits, and area-specific restrictions.

This app enhances your fishing experience by embedding short instructional videos, demonstrating how to properly release undersized fish and measure or determine the sex of crayfish. Stay informed with up-to-date local notices and temporary closure alerts to ensure you fish responsibly and legally.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education

By:

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

Downloads:

211,344 277

Rating:

3.00

(475) 1 ratings

Version:

4.2.0 Last updated: 2026-05-13

Version code:

499

Creation date:

2015-06-04

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

29.60MB

Email:

in*****@mpi.govt.nz

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-07

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# 151,181 ▼ 459

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Developed by:

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.govt.fish

Email:

in*****@mpi.govt.nz

Website:

http://www.mpi.govt.nz

Publisher Change History

2025-06-19: su*****@mogeo.co.nz to in*****@mpi.govt.nz

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User Reviews

Users appreciate that the app provides useful and easily accessible fishing rules and size limits, with a straightforward interface focused on sea fishing. However, multiple users report major issues such as the app crashing on start, freezing on the disclaimer page, lack of offline access, and limited fish species coverage. The app also suffers from poor navigation and missing or inaccurate data, reducing its usefulness especially for freshwater anglers and coarse fishing enthusiasts.

Pros

Provides useful fishing information and regulations
Simple and intuitive interface
Helpful for checking fish size limits and daily catch amounts
Good reference for sea fishing rules in New Zealand

Cons

App crashes or closes immediately after opening in the latest update
Does not work properly on some devices, getting stuck on the legal disclaimer page
Lack of offline functionality makes it difficult to use in areas with poor coverage
Limited fish species database, missing important freshwater and coarse fishing species
Poor design and user interface with difficult navigation and missing or inaccurate information