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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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 >

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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 >

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Bream Bay Fishing Report - 17/09/26

Good snapper catches reported. After Tangaroa turned off the fish tap for a month or... Read More >

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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 >

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Tauranga Fishing Report - 17/09/26

Tarakihi fishing well out wide. Perhaps we start with a positive glance at the coming... Read More >

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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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Fishing bite times for Auckland, New Zealand on Friday 18 September 2026 Fishing bite times for Auckland, New Zealand on Friday 18 September 2026

Friday 18 September

Major Bites

Excellent Major bite time for Auckland on Friday 18 September between 16:40 - 18:40 -
Average Major bite time for Auckland on Friday 18 September between 04:14 - 06:14 -

Minor Bites

Fair Minor bite time for Auckland on Friday 18 September between 06:52 - 09:52 -
Fair Major bite time for Auckland on Friday 18 September between 21:34 - 00:34 -

Saturday 19 September

Major Bites

Good Major bite time for Auckland on Saturday 19 September between 17:31 - 19:31 -
Good Major bite time for Auckland on Saturday 19 September between 05:06 - 07:06 -

Minor Bites

Poor Minor bite time for Auckland on Saturday 19 September between 07:42 - 10:42 -
Poor Major bite time for Auckland on Saturday 19 September between 22:30 - 01:30 -

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