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Kahawai Fish Species Information

Kahawai

Label Details
Scientific Fish Name: Arripis trutta
Other Fish Name: Australasian salmon
Regions Fished: From western Victoria to New Zealand, including the islands of Tasmania, Lord Howe, and Norfolk
World Record:
Common Tackle:
Additional Information: Relatively long-lived fish, Australian salmon are a favored target of recreational fishers, and both commercial and traditional Māori fisheries.