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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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Little Huia Paddock for Marine Deals Westcoaster
in The Briny Bar
3 hours ago
jackel

Hi everyone, the Manukau Sportfishing Club's annual Westcoaster is kicking off again next week so the paddock will be closed from Thursday 20th until Sunday 23rd...

Okuma Cavalla 5 as beginner Reel for Mechanical j
in Heavy Metal - Jig fishing
5 hours ago
Mattolsen6991

All the mechanical jigging work is with the arm lifting the rod not the one winding up the slack. Get a low geared spin reel and...

Auckland Yakkers
in Yak Yak Yak
14 hours ago
Fish Addict

Whoa, change of undies required.  I think he managed that very well.  My choice would have been to head in towards the rocks....

.45 Magnum by SkeltonCraft
in The Boat Shed
19 hours ago
JustAnotherSpea

Hi there Musing thingsFor the size of the boat they are extremely good. Small boat and can do a number of things comfortably. I'd imagine the...

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

Sounds about perfect...

Latest News

Samoa Trip Offers an Angling Smorgasbord

14 February 2025

Islands of the Pacific provide Kiwi anglers with a range of fishing opportunities just a short flight away. One of the best is Samoa....
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....