Fishing Reports

Fishing reports and regular fishing updates from many areas around New Zealand and the Pacific Islands are brought to you by a number of charter operators, fishing guides and others.

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Latest Reports

Top of the South Fishing Report - 07/03/24
Saltwater reports

"In Tasman Bay, the snapper are certainly back on the feed and appear to be right throughout the bay."... Read More >

07 Mar 2024
Northland Fishing Report - 07/03/24
Saltwater reports

"Inshore, the fishing has also been outstanding... further up the Rangaunu Harbour the fish have also been going crazy."... Read More >

07 Mar 2024
Manukau/West Coast Fishing Report - 07/03/24
Saltwater reports

"The fish we are catching in the harbour and from over the coast have been in great condition and some have been large."... Read More >

07 Mar 2024
Canterbury Fishing Report - 07/03/24
Freshwater reports

"In the canals at this time of year, the pressure is often down a bit and the fish are in really great condition preparing for the... Read More >

07 Mar 2024
Inner Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 07/03/24
Saltwater reports

"I have been targeting snapper in shallow water off local beaches and estuaries where they are feeding on crabs and shellfish."... Read More >

07 Mar 2024
Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 07/03/24
Saltwater reports

"The days are getting shorter, and you can feel the air temps starting to drop… big fish, small fish and everything in between, it’s action stations!"... Read More >

07 Mar 2024
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 07/03/24
Saltwater reports

"While we were fishing, some skipjack tuna showed up close by, so we trolled a softbait and caught a few... it's time for a livebait session!"... Read More >

07 Mar 2024
Whangarei / Bream Bay Fishing Report - 07/03/24
Saltwater reports

"The anchovy run has really started in earnest now in the Bream Bay area (and inner Whangarei harbour)."... Read More >

07 Mar 2024
Raglan Fishing Report - 07/03/24
Saltwater reports

"In 78 to 100 metres, there are snapper in the 40cm to 50cm range, generally hard on the bite and with your limit in around an hour... Read More >

07 Mar 2024
Tauranga Fishing Report - 07/03/24
Saltwater reports

"The harbour fishing has been great in the later evening and in shallow water of just a few metres on the banks."... Read More >

07 Mar 2024

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