The Bay Of Plenty is a well known fishing destination for targeting tarakihi, snapper and gurnard.
It's also popular for larger quarry, with many anglers jigging or livebaiting for kingfish at places like White Island, or targeting areas like the Ranfurly Bank for a variety of species including kingfish, hapuku and bass.
In the summer months the area from Whakatane to Waihau Bay is popular with gamefishers and the area can be red hot for blue and striped marlin depending on the season.
A small but remarkable treasure lies offshore in the Bay of Plenty, writes Jordy Bardin.... Read More >
For many Kiwi anglers, their first 'offshore' adventure might well have been to White island, that iconic fishing ground in western Bay of plenty... Read More >
When Jason Neute found himself on board Pursuit with well known charter-boat skipper Rick Pollock, little did he know that a teenage dream was about to be realized... Read More >
Mandy Kupenga, host of Maori Television’s new show, Get Your Fish On, makes an unforgettable first trip to this fishing paradise. ... Read More >
Rating:Gil Alexander talks about fishing the Rangitaiki.... Read More >
Grant learns about 'staunch' at Nicholson Trench.... Read More >
Rating:An editorial by Phil van Dusschoten on the proposed Volkner Rocks Marine Reserve... Read More >
Rating:Scott Hollis-Jones finds a big squid off White Island... Read More >
Rating:Stu Davidson looks at some of the massive bass taken onboard Cova Rose at the Ranfurly Bank this year.... Read More >
Rating:A charter review from a trip to Tologa Bay.... Read More >
Alistair Arkell typically shies away from fishing competitions, but with many organisers now moving towards a more sustainable ‘measure only’ format, he decided to make an... Read More >
“I’ve never done anything else, and I started fishing with my dad when I was three and a half,” Roy told me over the phone. “Just... Read More >
Bea Bagnall creates a refreshing Hapuku with Summer Salad dish... Read More >
Here's what you need to know about catching yellowfin tuna using live baits, jigs and using top-water lures as well as chunking techniques.... Read More >