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Wellington Fishing Report - 18/04/24
April 2024

"Boat fishing has been much more consistent with albacore, kingies, and snapper (to 10kg) in good numbers up and down the coast."... Read More >

Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 18/04/24
April 2024

"The locals tell me there are some good fish in shallow and straylining with big baits and plenty of berley is the way to go."... Read More >

Tauranga Fishing Report - 18/04/24
April 2024

"The skipjack are around 12 miles offshore so get in quick as they will presumably move on very soon as the water cools."... Read More >

Bream Bay Fishing Report - 18/04/24
April 2024

"In general, smaller snapper have featured in many anglers’ catches, both in close around the coast as well as the harbours."... Read More >

Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 18/04/24
April 2024

"There's action from the ‘Cable Corner’ east of Tiritiri Matangi Island right across the top of Waiheke and into the Firth of Thames."... Read More >

Raglan Fishing Report - 04/04/24
March 2024

"There is excellent autumn snapper fishing straight out and up the coast between 35 and 40m, with plump, healthy fish on the bite."... Read More >

Bream Bay Fishing Report - 04/04/24
April 2024

"The one consistent performer has been the Whangarei Harbour where the channels around Limestone Island and Parua Bay have been fishing well."... Read More >

Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 04/04/24
April 2024

"Inshore fishing and offshore fishing are on now. It’s that perfect time of year to be out there, and not far either."... Read More >

Top of the South Fishing Report - 04/04/24
April 2024

"Don’t let the cooler water and shorter days put you off, there is still plenty of good fishing to be had at the Top of the... Read More >

Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 04/04/24
April 2024

"There are plenty of small size pannies in the shallows and most people report being plagued by just undersized fish."... Read More >

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