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New Zealand fishing destinations

New Zealand has world leading striped marlin and yellowtail kingfish fisheries as well as superb recreational fishing for snapper, kahawai, terakihi, trevally, blue cod, john dory, gurnard, hapuka & bass, trout & salmon.

If you have a fishing question or want to check out what fellow fisho's think on a particular fishing topic, visit our discussion forums here.

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Latest Articles

Offshore 850HT Boat Review
September 2023

Offshore Boats was the Supreme Winner of this year’s Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show for the second year running. Its winning entry, the Offshore 850HT, clearly grabbed... Read More >

Sustainable Niue: More Than Just Fishing and Diving
September 2023

Our Pacific Island neighbour Niue might be small in population, but they are walking the talk when it comes to sustainable initiatives around fishing, diving, ocean... Read More >

Gamefishing - A Swordfish Story
September 2023

A swordfish adventure with In Joon Park... Read More >

Filleting Tips and Tricks
September 2023

Grant Dixon shares some simple tips that will ensure your fish is presented in pristine condition, free from any contaminating mess and moisture... Read More >

Moki Mata Recipe
September 2023

Kaelah James shares her recipe for moki mata with seaweed chips... ... Read More >