New Zealand Fishing Tournaments & Events
Here's a calendar listing of the major fishing tournaments and contests coming up over the next few months.
*Club and Tournament Organisers: If your tournament isn't listed please click here. For options to promote your tournament through NZ Fishing Media's print and digital channels, click here.
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| Start - Finish | Event | Region | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 - 31/01/2026 | PMG Measure & Release Comp | Northland | NZ Waters | > More Info |
| 01/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 | Month Long Measure Comp | Bay of Plenty/East Cape | Chart 54 | > More Info |
| 01/04/2026 - 30/04/2026 | HGBFSC April Kids Comp | Northland | Herekino Harbour to Berghan Point | > More Info |
| 01/06/2026 - 31/08/2026 | Portside Auto Services & Aquaholics Bluefin Blowout | Bay of Plenty/East Cape | Chart 54 | > More Info |
| 01/12/2024 - 25/01/2025 | Ladies Blue | Coromandel/Waikato | MBGFC Fish Grid | > More Info |
| 01/12/2024 - 31/01/2025 | Suzuki Top Ten Tuna | Coromandel/Waikato | MBGFC Fish Grid | > More Info |
| 01/12/2025 - 30/04/2026 | Ladies Blue | Coromandel/Waikato | MBGFC Fish Grid | > More Info |
| 01/12/2026 - 16/01/2027 | Pacific Coast Top Ten Tuna | Coromandel/Waikato | Coromandel | > More Info |
| 01/12/2026 - 30/04/2027 | Ladies Blue | Coromandel/Waikato | Coromandel | > More Info |
| 02/01/2027 - 02/01/2027 | Family Boat Family Tournament | Coromandel/Waikato | Coromandel | > More Info |
Fishing Reports Visit Reports
Manukau/West Coast Fishing Report - 15/10/26
Big spring snapper in 60 metres. The El Niño weather pattern isn’t going to be... Read More >
Rotorua Fishing Report - 15/10/26
Solid start to the season! The Rotorua lakes have all started the season well, and... Read More >
Tutukaka Fishing Report - 15/10/26
Big snapper in shallow. Things remain relatively quiet on the fishing front out of Tutukaka,... Read More >
Tauranga Fishing Report - 15/10/26
Bait and temperature on the rise. It’s been great to get out and see some... Read More >