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July 2026
July 2026
Fisheries New Zealand’s regular sustainability review for the October fishing year is underway and there are many proposals on the table...
July 2026
Sam Boothroyd gets completely hooked on squid fishing in the South Island... ...
June 2026
The Seychelles is Matt Watson's number 1 destination for the largest range of the most popular sportfish and gamefish species in the world...
July 2026
The ultimate ocean-to-plate snack – crunchy, golden calamari fried to perfection, this recipe is all about big flavour...
July 2026
Fisheries New Zealand’s regular sustainability review for the October fishing year is underway and there are many proposals on the table...
July 2026
Sam Boothroyd gets completely hooked on squid fishing in the South Island... ...
June 2026
The Seychelles is Matt Watson's number 1 destination for the largest range of the most popular sportfish and gamefish species in the world...
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Coromandel Fishing Report - 09/07/26
Good fish the reward for patient anglers Winter has settled across the Coromandel, bringing with... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 09/07/26
Gurnard arrive in numbers While the snapper bite may have slowed down, another culinary delight... Read More >
Gisborne Fishing Report - 09/07/26
Tuna and Tarakihi Talk Winter has once again delivered what many gamefishers have come to... Read More >
Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 09/07/26
Larger lures & inchikus effective against undersized snaps A few beautifully calm days over the... Read More >
Canterbury Fishing Report - 26/06/26
Canals still the place for a monster trout I am sitting at my desk and... Read More >
Raglan Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Trophy snapper in close The snapper fishing out deeper continues to be the most consistent... Read More >
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The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine...
08 July 2026
Yamaha Motor New Zealand recently brought together staff, partners and volunteers for a rewarding Yamaha Day on Rotoroa Island providing an opportunity for everyone to learn...
02 July 2026
A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishing in the Kaikōura Marine Area begins on 1 July...
July 2026
“People who choose to ignore the fishing rules need to know there will be consequences.” says Fisheries New Zealand...
July 2026
The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine...
July 2026
Yamaha Motor New Zealand recently brought together staff, partners and volunteers for a rewarding Yamaha Day on Rotoroa Island providing an opportunity for everyone to learn...
July 2026
A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishing in the Kaikōura Marine Area begins on 1 July...
