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Fishing.net.nz has everything you need to know about fishing. You'll find fishing reports, fishing tips, fishing charters and plenty of fishing advice, hints and techniques on everything from snapper fishing to gamefishing on The Fishing Website. New Zealand has world-leading striped marlin and yellowtail kingfish fisheries as well as superb recreational fishing for snapper, kingfishkahawai, tarakihi, trevally, blue cod, john dory, gurnard, hāpuku and bass, trout and salmon. If you have a fishing question or want to check out what fellow fishos think on a particular fishing topic, visit our fishing forums.

 

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Latest Articles

Smoking Fish (Part 1)

February 2025

Although fish was originally smoked for preservation, it is now more commonly smoked to enhance flavour and offer an alternative appearance and texture....
The Bream Bay Fishery

February 2025

When James Cook dropped anchor in Paepae-o-Tū on his first voyage to NZ in 1769, he soon realised what an abundant fishery he was parked above....

Interesting Facts About Blue Cod

February 2025

It’s time to put the fishing stories to one side for a mo’ – here is a quick review of the current scientific facts about the...

Freespool Reels Versus Baitrunner Reels for Fishing

January 2025

Mark Kitteridge believes a freespool/overhead casting reel and suitable rod are far more effective for straylining techniques....

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Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 07/02/25

Getting schooled by anchovies As the anchovies make their way closer to shorelines, including the... Read More >

07 Feb 2025
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 07/02/25

Anchovies - small fish, hot action It’s the annual anchovy ‘run’, with schools of this... Read More >

07 Feb 2025
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 06/02/25

Good weather brings marlin and yellowfin on board The weather has improved greatly and so... Read More >

06 Feb 2025
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Inner Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 06/02/25

Creative thinking and a good game plan gets results I am the first to say... Read More >

06 Feb 2025

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Out with the "Twelves"
in Fishing Reports
10 hours ago
kitno

Sounds about perfect...

Puerto Vallarta fishing report February 2025
in Fishing Reports
27 hours ago
mozz

I’m going to be in PV next week for a week long trip. Pumped for some Blacks around the rock!...

Its not just New Zealand
in The Briny Bar
37 hours ago
Alan L

I have contacts in the UK that basically fish for them from the shore - hundreds of meters off the beach.Alan...

Okuma Cavalla 5 as beginner Reel for Mechanical j
in Heavy Metal - Jig fishing
43 hours ago
BotStomper

None of the 5-sized Okuma reels will reliably produce enough drag for heavy-duty mechanical jigging. The drag itself is capable of producing that much pressure, but...

tauranga fishing
in Fishing Reports
46 hours ago
Mossy

Wow - great haul!...

Latest News

Fisheries Reform: Proposed Amendments to the Fisheries Act

13 February 2025

Fisheries New Zealand wants your feedback on a package of proposals that will enhance value to fishers and better ensure sustainability....
Striped Marlin from a Jetski

09 February 2025

Catching a marlin from your ski is right up there in the achievement stakes. Avid angler and experienced jetski  fisho, Tom Clancy, ticked that one off...
Latest Fishing Reports - 07/02/25

07 February 2025

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine....
Why Are There More Yellowfin Tuna in NZ This Season?

31 January 2025

So, what’s behind this season’s bumper crop of yellowfin tuna?...