Undersized fishing a big issue for North IslandersSIMON MAUDE/STUFF An Auckland fisherman with a legal sized Snapper he caught from one of the city's wharves. However, data obtained under the Official Information Act showed more than 5200 infringement notices or court-imposed fines were issued nationally over the past three years for undersized fishing. LAINE MOGER/STUFF Baby snapper fishing off Devonport wharf has one resident concerned for New Zealand's fishing standards. "Wharf fishing is a very small part of the recreational fishing sector. LAINE MOGER/STUFF Wharf fishing is a very small part of the recreational fishing sector but MPI still aim to police illegal fishing.

Source: Stuff March 24, 2018 15:56 UTC