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Raglan Fishing Report - 17/09/26
September 2026

"...we are seeing better fish in and around that 50 to 65-metre mark, with a trip out deeper no longer usually required... Read More >

Tauranga Fishing Report - 17/09/26
September 2026

"To the deep water for our great table fish, the tarakihi. They are still going well but more so in those 80-metre-plus areas... Read More >

Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 17/09/26
September 2026

"I was just saying that we should have been out at the Brett looking for bluefin when a call came over the radio that someone had... Read More >

Bream Bay Fishing Report - 17/09/26
September 2026

"Bream Bay fishers have been reporting some great catches this last week, especially on the snapper front... Read More >

Top of the South Fishing Report - 17/09/26
September 2026

"One tip for spring fishing is to go easy on the berley. Too much berley will often attract sharks, and once they move in, they can... Read More >

Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 17/09/26
September 2026

"...the best workups continue to be found well offshore, particularly north of Anchorite Rock, towards the Broken Islands, and around Cape Colville... Read More >

Northland Fishing Report - 03/09/26
September 2026

"Good numbers of quality snapper have been present in shallows amongst rocky outcrops and reefs.... Read More >

Inner Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 03/09/26
September 2026

"No matter what the moon phase is, get out on the water and try different spots... Read More >

Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 03/09/26
September 2026

"News from around town indicates some good rock-based fishing with some sizeable fish being caught.... Read More >

Outer Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 03/09/26
September 2026

"The most consistent action is currently being encountered north of Anchorite Rock..... Read More >

    Fishing bite times for Auckland, New Zealand on Friday 25 September 2026 Fishing bite times for Auckland, New Zealand on Friday 25 September 2026

    Friday 25 September

    Major Bites

    Good Major bite time for Auckland on Friday 25 September between 22:14 - 00:14 -
    Good Major bite time for Auckland on Friday 25 September between 09:52 - 11:52 -

    Minor Bites

    Average Minor bite time for Auckland on Friday 25 September between 13:47 - 16:47 -
    Average Major bite time for Auckland on Friday 25 September between 02:05 - 05:05 -

    Saturday 26 September

    Major Bites

    Good Major bite time for Auckland on Saturday 26 September between 22:58 - 00:58 -
    Good Major bite time for Auckland on Saturday 26 September between 10:36 - 12:36 -

    Minor Bites

    Average Minor bite time for Auckland on Saturday 26 September between 14:51 - 17:51 -
    Average Major bite time for Auckland on Saturday 26 September between 02:30 - 05:30 -

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