Fishing Reports
Enjoy fishing reports and updates from around New Zealand.
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Canterbury Fishing Report - 26/06/26
Freshwater reports"...if you want to catch a monster trout, the canals are still the place to do it… or pick up a tasty salmon in the process... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Saltwater reports"The ‘mad mile’ out to Bream Head and around to Ocean Beach has produced well.... Read More >
Inner Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Saltwater reports"One spot that has consistently fished well is the southern end of Hooks Bay but again fresh baits are what do the damage.... Read More >
Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 25/06/26
Saltwater reports"If you can venture out wide towards the top of Colville, or out by Little Barrier, it’s likely you’ll come across the odd decent pilchard..... Read More >
Tauranga Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Saltwater reports"The harbour and even along Papamoa areas, either boat or kontiki, have produced some really nice- sized snapper... Read More >
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Saltwater reports"The Ocean Angler Fish Finger in bruised banana colour continues to attract kingfish whenever it’s deployed... Read More >
Northland Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Saltwater reports"Out wide on the shelf, the bottom fishing and swordfishing has been exceptional.... Read More >
Raglan Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Saltwater reports"Reports persist of excellent snapper fishing in the 30-45m range... Read More >
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 11/06/26
Saltwater reports"McDonald’s Northland 56th International Yellowtail Tournament kicked off with a total of 90 kingfish weighed to date... Read More >
Raglan Fishing Report - 11/06/26
Saltwater reports"Out in 75 to 85 metres there’s been some really nice 40 to 50-cm fish that continue to be in prime condition... Read More >
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Latest Articles
South Island Squid (Egi) Fishing
July 2026Sam Boothroyd gets completely hooked on squid fishing in the South Island... ... Read More >
Review: Nyalic - The Durable Hull Protectant
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Crispy Skin Dory with Caper Chimichurri
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Analysis: The Fisheries Amendment Bill Debate
June 2026New Zealand’s Fisheries Amendment Bill has reach Parliament, carrying the weight of both expectation and alarm... Read More >