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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Raglan Fishing Report - 12/11/26

Big spring snapper. With the more settled weather over the last couple of weeks there’s... Read More >

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Mercury Bay Fishing Report - 12/11/26

Snapper hit and miss. Most reports have been telling us it’s becoming more difficult to... Read More >

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Northland Fishing Report - 12/11/26

The switch has been flicked on! Call it what you want, El Niño, global warming,... Read More >

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Tauranga Fishing Report - 12/11/26

Snapper and kahawai in close. Again, we start on a positive note, with some nice... Read More >

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Bream Bay Fishing Report - 12/11/26

Hot snapper bite continues. Labour weekend and the following week or so saw action aplenty... Read More >

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Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 12/11/26

School snapper around in numbers. During the last fortnight, the water temperature increased from the... Read More >

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Fishing bite times for Auckland, New Zealand on Friday 13 November 2026 Fishing bite times for Auckland, New Zealand on Friday 13 November 2026

Friday 13 November

Major Bites

Good Major bite time for Auckland on Friday 13 November between 15:06 - 17:06 -
Good Major bite time for Auckland on Friday 13 November between 02:41 - 04:41 -

Minor Bites

Excellent Minor bite time for Auckland on Friday 13 November between 05:18 - 08:18 -
Average Major bite time for Auckland on Friday 13 November between 20:51 - 23:51 -

Saturday 14 November

Major Bites

Average Major bite time for Auckland on Saturday 14 November between 15:56 - 17:56 -
Average Major bite time for Auckland on Saturday 14 November between 03:32 - 05:32 -

Minor Bites

Fair Minor bite time for Auckland on Saturday 14 November between 06:14 - 09:14 -

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