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
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 07/03/25
Saltwater reports"Reports from customers at the shop all agree – it’s very hard to find any snapper in the Bay at the moment... Read More >
Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 07/03/25
Saltwater reports"Wicked workups, skipjack, kingfish, snapper – if you’re Hauraki Gulf or Waitemata bound, enjoy the current moon phase amping things up... Read More >
Tauranga Fishing Report - 7/03/25
Saltwater reports"We are still being spoiled with good fishing although the yellowfin seem to have moved a bit... Read More >
Wellington Fishing Report - 7/03/25
Saltwater reports"Wow, the fishing is going off! We are certainly in the peak of the great Wellington fishing summer... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 07/03/25
Saltwater reports"It has been the northern part of Bream Bay, including the Whangarei Harbour, that has produced the most consistent results... Read More >
Top of the South Fishing Report - 7/03/25
Saltwater reports"Tasman Bay has still been fishing very well and is full of life at the moment, with baitfish everywhere... Read More >
Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 20/02/25
Saltwater reports"...the kingfish action around the usual reefs has been great one day and poor the next!... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 20/02/25
Saltwater reports"While workups used to be a guaranteed sign of snapper presence, it hasn’t always been the case in recent times... Read More >
Inner Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 20/02/25
Saltwater reports"The key to successful shallow-water fishing is to have the wind and tide going in the same direction, allowing you to focus on any line movement... Read More >
Northland Fishing Report - 20/02/25
Saltwater reports"Inshore, the fishing out of Doubtless Bay has been consistent. Large schools of bait and flocks have birds have been present... Read More >
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Latest Articles
Bayleys Faces of Fishing: Kurt Capewell
March 2025On the field, Warriors second rower Kurt Capewell is fierce, focused, and relentless. Away from the game, he enjoys a quieter pursuit: fishing.... Read More >
Snapper Head Croquettes
March 2025Make the most of your catch with this tasty croquette recipe using the delicious meat from the head of the fish. ... Read More >
Smoking Fish (Part 2)
March 2025When it comes to smoking meats, often the more time and effort you put in, the better the results will be.... Read More >
Baitfish Management in New Zealand
March 2025Baitfish, although generally an afterthought for recreational fishers, are a crucial part of the whole angling equation... Read More >
Proline Alloy: Raw Fishing Weapons
March 2025Extreme Boats has just released its Proline Alloy range, targeted at budget-conscious anglers and divers. We review the first two models. ... Read More >