About MRFA
In 1994, the Snapper bag limit was cut from 10 to 3 and the commercial catch remained untouched. Nobody stood up for the recreational fisher – there was no “voice.”
MRFA was formed in 1994 to represent all recreational fishers of the Marlborough Sounds and ensure the fishery is managed in a healthy and sustainable way.
Since then, MRFA have successfully:
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Advocated against the Blue Code Ban of 2007
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Ensured the abandonment of the Blue Cod slot rule.
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Argued against the destruction of scallop beds from forestry siltation and dredging.
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Opposed King Salmon in the Inner Sounds, advocating for an open-ocean approach.
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Submitted to Marlborough District Council’s Environment Plan.
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Sat on a committee established by Ministry of Fisheries for the future of Scallops in Marlborough.
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Defended against bans and reduction of catch numbers (some not even publicly noted).
Why Join?
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With strength and unity in numbers, policy makers will listen.
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Keep up to date with any issues affecting recreational fishing in the Marlborough Sounds
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Actively or passively participate in submissions, surveys, petitions that affect Recreational Fishing
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Discounts with selected local partners