Houhora One Base News

The 13th Houhora One Base Gamefishing Tournament  is set to begin on Saturday 17th March. We are still taking entries. Contact Debbie Bunn 09 409 8044 email [email protected] or Deb Adlam on 09 409 8020 email [email protected] for further details.  More information at the bottom on this website page.

Due to a cancellation, the Houhora based 'Demelza' is available for charter during the week of the One Base competition.  The Demelza is a 50' vessel capable of carry 8 people overnight. The skipper is Tank Barker, who has 28 years experience in the area.  Contact Tank 09 409 8292 or Murray 09 406 7300/ 0275 966 573. Email [email protected]

 There is also accomodation still available at the Houhora Chalets (under new management) phone Richard 09 409 8860 email [email protected]

Fishing from the Houhora charter boat 'Te Wairoa' on Sunday 25th March, angler Warren Keene caught a snapper most of us only dream about. The snapper weighed 28lb. 

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Fishing bite times for Auckland, New Zealand on Tuesday 20 October 2026 Fishing bite times for Auckland, New Zealand on Tuesday 20 October 2026

Tuesday 20 October

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Good Major bite time for Auckland on Tuesday 20 October between 19:37 - 21:37 -
Fair Major bite time for Auckland on Tuesday 20 October between 07:14 - 09:14 -

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Wednesday 21 October

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