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Keep up to date with what's happening in our Fishing News Section. We bring you the latest on what's happening in the marine scene with news, events and updates on the latest products.

Best Trout Opening in Decades
October 2024

Lake Tarawera has come up trumps this opening, producing its best 2-year-old fish in over two decades.... Read More >

Latest Fishing Reports - 04/10/24
October 2024

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine.... Read More >

More trawling coming to a coast near you
October 2024

People with coastal properties can expect to see more trawlers operating offshore this summer. That’s because Shane Jones, the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, has just... Read More >

Widespread Commercial Catch Limit Increases
October 2024

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has decided to increase commercial catch limits for several important inshore recreational fisheries.... Read More >

Rogers Boat Shop Exclusive Auckland McLay Boats Dealer
September 2024

Rogers Boatshop has proudly announced McLay Boats as its exclusive aluminium boat supplier for the greater Auckland region.... Read More >

Exciting Charter Vessel Job Opportunity
September 2024

Bluewater Adventures is on the hunt for a new team member for the 2025 Three Kings season aboard Demelza.... Read More >

Select Committee Supports Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Bill
September 2024

The Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Bill has been given a thumbs up by the parliamentary select committee.... Read More >

Gillnetting Woes at White Island
September 2024

The arrival of a fishing vessel deploying gillnets in the White Island area has caused an uproar amongst locals.... Read More >

Grant Bittle Launches Fishing Coach Pro
September 2024

Grant Bittle (a.k.a. Captain Espresso) has launched Fishing Coach Pro, a new platform for sharing his vast fishing knowledge.... Read More >

Latest Fishing Reports - 20/09/24
September 2024

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine.... Read More >

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    Saltwater Fishing Reports
    Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 04/10/24

    Looking forward to warmer water Unfortunately, there’s not a heap to report on with only... Read More >

    04 Oct 2024
    Saltwater Fishing Reports
    Wellington Fishing Report - 04/10/24

    Good snapper out west There are good numbers of gurnard around in Evans Bay and... Read More >

    04 Oct 2024
    Freshwater Fishing Reports
    Rotorua Fishing Report - 04/10/24

    Fish in good condition and trout sizes up With the opening of the trout season... Read More >

    04 Oct 2024
    Saltwater Fishing Reports
    Inner Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 04/10/24

    Snapper slowing progress into the Gulf The last couple of weeks have been disappointing to... Read More >

    04 Oct 2024