New Zealand Fishing: Reports, News, Advice and More
Welcome to the home of fishing in New Zealand, where you'll find everything from hints and tips for newbies to the latest tricks and techniques for experts. Our fishing reports provide the latest intel on the best fishing spots around the country, and our Bite Times will give you the inside running on when to be there.
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Sandflats and mudflats are beautiful fish-rich habitats that are particularly suited to fly fishing...
September 2026
Niue is a hidden gem in the Pacific accessible only by flying from NZ, meaning it’s quiet and undisturbed by the chaos of commercial tourism...
September 2026
One area Greg Morton returns to time again to hunt sea-run and estuary brown trout is the coastal stretch from Christchurch to Southland...
September 2026
Check out these hot new products, fresh out this spring...
September 2026
Sandflats and mudflats are beautiful fish-rich habitats that are particularly suited to fly fishing...
September 2026
Niue is a hidden gem in the Pacific accessible only by flying from NZ, meaning it’s quiet and undisturbed by the chaos of commercial tourism...
September 2026
One area Greg Morton returns to time again to hunt sea-run and estuary brown trout is the coastal stretch from Christchurch to Southland...
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Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 17/09/26
Spring wind the handbrake. Spring is starting to make its presence felt in the outer... Read More >
Top of the South Fishing Report - 17/09/26
Early snapper in Tasman Bay. Well, spring is finally here, and the days are getting... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 17/09/26
Good snapper catches reported. After Tangaroa turned off the fish tap for a month or... Read More >
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 17/09/26
Pacific bluefin tuna for the lucky few. The last fortnight has seen more fishable days... Read More >
Tauranga Fishing Report - 17/09/26
Tarakihi fishing well out wide. Perhaps we start with a positive glance at the coming... Read More >
Raglan Fishing Report - 17/09/26
Snapper schools moving shallower. The start of spring is here, and we are seeing better... Read More >
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Alan L
So while you have been posting nice pics elsewhere, I have posted you a bunch of fish frames - about a week ago. I would guess...
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I should be able to get out end of October. The nephew been out virtually every weekend over winter and has done well. It seems the...
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Get Dad ready for his spring fishing action with the latest NZ Fishing News spring 2026 magazine...
September 2026
The Maritime Transport (Lifejackets on Recreational Craft) Amendment Bill has passed its Third Reading in Parliament....
