Land-based Fishing Hub

With fishing from land now permitted in New Zealand's current lockdown regulations, many of you might be heading to your local bit of coast to get your fishing fix. If you're new to the sport or are looking to blow off some cobwebs, then check out the series of useful articles below to help get you started.

The Land-based & Surfcasting Forum is the home of discussion for all things landbased. Should you have any questions about land-based fishing, you're bound to be met with some positive, helpful and qualified responses from other like-minded members - that's if it hasn't already been addressed in the extensive list of existing conversation threads.
 

 

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Saltwater Fishing Reports
Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 06/08/26

Mixed fortunes The coming week of weather looks like a tale of two halves for... Read More >

06 Aug 2026
Freshwater Fishing Reports
Canterbury Fishing Report - 06/08/26

Canals hit and miss It’s cold, damn cold! Truly feels like winter has finally arrived... Read More >

06 Aug 2026
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 06/08/26

Snapper and kingfish firing First, my apologies for missing reports during July – it’s been... Read More >

06 Aug 2026
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 06/08/26

Winter snapper bite slow Nothing much has changed since the last report a fortnight ago.... Read More >

06 Aug 2026