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Hake have silver-grey tops with white undersides. Males have a maximum length of 100 cm and females have a maximum length of 120 cm.
Hake has a maximum age of 25 years. Maturity is reached between 6-10 years of age and lengths of 67-75 cm and 75-85 cm for males and females repectively. Spawning takes place from June-September, but varies depending on area.
Hake are found throughout New Zealand at depths of 400-1100 cm. They feed on other fish.
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Key statistics
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| 1 Reported commercial catch is calculated for the 12 month period to 30/09/2025 |
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| 2 Quota value and exports are calculated pro-rata to reported commercial catch for the 12 month period to 30/09/2025 |
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