Download FAR 2021/22 Stock assessment of hake (Merluccius australis) on Chatham Rise for the 2019–20 fishing year

An assessment of hake on Chatham Rise is presented for 2019–20. Chatham Rise hake was estimated to be about 55% B0 following an increase in biomass driven by two strong year classes and low exploitation rate. If catches remain at their recent level, and no long-term reduction in recruitment occurs, then the stock is predicted to continue to rebuild.