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Top of the South Fishing Report - 07/03/24
March 2024

"In Tasman Bay, the snapper are certainly back on the feed and appear to be right throughout the bay."... Read More >

Northland Fishing Report - 07/03/24
March 2024

"Inshore, the fishing has also been outstanding... further up the Rangaunu Harbour the fish have also been going crazy."... Read More >

Manukau/West Coast Fishing Report - 07/03/24
March 2024

"The fish we are catching in the harbour and from over the coast have been in great condition and some have been large."... Read More >

Inner Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 07/03/24
March 2024

"I have been targeting snapper in shallow water off local beaches and estuaries where they are feeding on crabs and shellfish."... Read More >

Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 07/03/24
March 2024

"The days are getting shorter, and you can feel the air temps starting to drop… big fish, small fish and everything in between, it’s action stations!"... Read More >

Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 07/03/24
February 2024

"While we were fishing, some skipjack tuna showed up close by, so we trolled a softbait and caught a few... it's time for a livebait session!"... Read More >

Whangarei / Bream Bay Fishing Report - 07/03/24
March 2024

"The anchovy run has really started in earnest now in the Bream Bay area (and inner Whangarei harbour)."... Read More >

Raglan Fishing Report - 07/03/24
March 2024

"In 78 to 100 metres, there are snapper in the 40cm to 50cm range, generally hard on the bite and with your limit in around an hour... Read More >

Tauranga Fishing Report - 07/03/24
March 2024

"The harbour fishing has been great in the later evening and in shallow water of just a few metres on the banks."... Read More >

Raglan Fishing Report - 22/02/24
February 2024

"There have been good catches and releases of marlin just to the north and also southwest of the bar in depths ranging from 95-115m."... Read More >

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