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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October 2026
October 2026
The NZ Fishing News team heads into the Deep South aboard a Ford Ranger Stormtrak and Ford Everest Wildtrak to chase brown and rainbow trout...
October 2026
If there’s one thing the last season has taught Kiwi anglers, it’s that yellowfin can be found in places – and conditions – that might surprise...
October 2026
Early to mid-December is a great time to be fishing for both trout and perch...
October 2026
The cubing process Mark Kitteridge uses has been very successful on many occasions all over the Pacific in various destinations...
October 2026
The NZ Fishing News team heads into the Deep South aboard a Ford Ranger Stormtrak and Ford Everest Wildtrak to chase brown and rainbow trout...
October 2026
If there’s one thing the last season has taught Kiwi anglers, it’s that yellowfin can be found in places – and conditions – that might surprise...
October 2026
Early to mid-December is a great time to be fishing for both trout and perch...
Ford Fishing Destinations - The Deep South
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Manukau/West Coast Fishing Report - 15/10/26
Big spring snapper in 60 metres. The El Niño weather pattern isn’t going to be... Read More >
Rotorua Fishing Report - 15/10/26
Solid start to the season! The Rotorua lakes have all started the season well, and... Read More >
Tutukaka Fishing Report - 15/10/26
Big snapper in shallow. Things remain relatively quiet on the fishing front out of Tutukaka,... Read More >
Tauranga Fishing Report - 15/10/26
Bait and temperature on the rise. It’s been great to get out and see some... Read More >
Mercury Bay Fishing Report - 15/10/26
Mixed results. The weather during the second week of the school holidays was a lot... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 15/10/26
Bream Bay a mixed bag. With the cost of fuel not showing any signs of... Read More >
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Latest News
16 October 2026
15 October 2026
The Talking Stick, a limited-edition rod created to raise funds for Gumboot Friday...
08 October 2026
Thanks to Minister Shane Jones and the public, our oceans are firmly on the political agenda this year...
02 October 2026
The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine...
October 2026
The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine...
October 2026
The Talking Stick, a limited-edition rod created to raise funds for Gumboot Friday...
October 2026
Thanks to Minister Shane Jones and the public, our oceans are firmly on the political agenda this year...
October 2026
The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine...
