Common species to catch in the central North Island are Snapper kingfish, kahawai, tarakihi, bluecod, trevally, gurnard and elephantfish with snapper and kingfish being more prevalent in the summer months. Most rivers hold trout. Along the West coast places like Mokau and New Plymouth are top fishing destinations for some large snapper when the conditions allow.
Anna Macrae shares the fishing history of the Shetland Islands... Read More >
Gary Kemsley revisits Makara, a special fishing spot from his youth.... Read More >
Often described as a fishery where you must earn your catch, the Wellington region can at times boast a fishery that is as good as it... Read More >
In the second part of this Wellington recreational feature, Jim O’Brien focusses on the booming boat fishing scene and outlines the exciting freshwater fishing options available.... Read More >
Enthusiastic shore-based angler Andy Macleod has a lot of love for the fishing our capital city has to offer. He shares some of his favourite haunts... Read More >
Within an hour’s drive of Wellington, the Kapiti Coast offers a diverse range of productive fishing opportunities, writes Peter Langlands.... Read More >
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Many of his surfcasting friends are horrified, but Andy Macleod finds plenty of good reasons to go to the dark side and fish from a kayak…... Read More >
The fishing can be excellent as we move into the cooler months. Mike Davis gives a breakdown of what to expect in the central North Island.... Read More >
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Grant Blair reviews the Balex self-loading boat trailer... Read More >
Bea Bagnall shares her recipe for baked halibut and halibut dumplings... Read More >
A photography essay on topwater fishing for kingfish... Read More >