hi paulo,
southshore spit has always been a good place to catch crabs,at the end of rockinghorse road,
I use a crab pot and normally catch enough for a fishing session,
low tide is best, also a good time to collect tuatua,
50 is the limit for paddle crabs, 150 is the limit for tuatua
good luck
Whitebait Season starts 1 September 2026 and ends 30 October (inclusive). Chatham Islands: 1 December to the last day of February (inclusive)