Auckland-Hauraki Gulf
Fishing Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf
The Hauraki Gulf is one of New Zealand's most popular fishing destinations. Fishing for kingfish and snapper is productive year round. The Gulf has crayfish in reasonable numbers if you know where to look as well as scallops and mussells.
Late in winter, snapper pour into the Gulf to spawn and feed on the baitfish along with other species including whales, dolphins and gannets creating exciting workups and spectacular fishing. In several months of the year snapper can be caught as far up as the area beyond the Auckland harbour bridge in good numbers. Where else in the world can you find fishing that good on the doorstep of a city with a population of 1.5 million?
Spot X - The Hauraki Gulf
January 2024In the first instalment of Export’s Spot X series, we cover the year-round angling opportunities in the majestic Hauraki Gulf.... Read More >
Fishing the Mokohinau Islands for Kingfish & Snapper
May 2023Tony Orton shares his experience fishing for kingfish and snapper at the Mokohinau Islands... Read More >
Great Barrier Island
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Fishing the Mokohinau Islands
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Great Barrier: Soft-Baiting Mecca
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Fishing in Lake Pupuke
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How to Fish the Manukau
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Fishing the Manukau – Inside and Out
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14 Spring Kingfishing Spots in the Hauraki Gulf
December 2020Those not in the know might be surprised that Auckland has an amazing kingfish fishery on its doorstep.... Read More >
Catching Snapper And Kingfish At Great Barrier
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