Blue Cod
Parapercis colias
筍殼魚
Blue cod
Mainly caught in winter (from April to September) around southern New Zealand and the Chatham Islands. They're also found in the Marlborough Sounds and Cook Strait
Blue cod has small, soft-yielding flakes. and a delicate sweet flavour. Try our conveniently packaged boneless fillets: it's perfect baked or lightly pan-fried.
Nutritional Information
(figures are for a 100g serving)
Energy
74kcal
Total fat
0.6g
Sodium
87mg
Protein
18.0g
Carbohydrates
0.3g
Seasonality
Fishing season for New Zealand blue cod
Catch Area
Where blue cod are caught in New Zealand
Catch Method(s)
Longline
Fish pots
Sustainability
Blue cod is managed by Fisheries New Zealand using the Quota Management System (QMS) and is caught by longline and fish pots, which are some of the most sustainable fishing methods. The total allowable catch for the year ending September 2022 is 1,892 tonnes.