Newb Asking About Rain Fishing in Auckland
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Printed Date: 29 Jan 2026 at 4:34am
Topic: Newb Asking About Rain Fishing in Auckland
Posted By: Gaz1
Subject: Newb Asking About Rain Fishing in Auckland
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2024 at 9:44pm
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Hey dudes, I'm very new to fishing and have only been learning from youtube and this website. Bought a few different rods from the warehouse, tackle and things, but still very green when it comes to actually fishing. I have only been to places like Westhaven, the big wheel, Devonport navy museum and a jetty out in Leigh.
I've caught 1 legal snapper and maybe 5 undersized snapper that have been thrown back to the water in all the couple of months I have been fishing. I don't get a lot of time to fish besides weekends and the odd public holiday that I don't get busy but I do enjoy just being out with a line in the water. That said, I was hoping to get out tomorrow, somewhere here in Auckland, but the weather is forecast to be quite wet. Is wharf/jetty/rock fishing any worse when out in the rain? |
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Posted By: Mc Tool
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2024 at 8:02am
The rain aint necessarily bad , fish tend to congregate under any structure that will keep them dry , so under wharves and bridges is a good place to look 
------------- I wish I was young again .... Id be heaps smarter than this time |
Posted By: BananaBoat
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2024 at 9:22am
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Tamaki yacht club on Tamaki dr Across the rd from Kelly Tarltons before Okahu wharf The inlet to Parnell baths on Tamaki dr Mission bay, past the creek half way to Okahu wharf There's a few more hidden spots along Tamaki dr Lots of foul ground there, snaggy so use floating baits in all those spots except the inlet The next wharf over from the Hilton hotel All easy access well known spots & right now is the time of the season to target fish in close... about a 3-4 week window then its done for the season Have seen snaps posted elsewhere up to 68cm come out of 2 of those places....but mostly in the 32-38cm range You need overcast days, bumpy water, change of light & change tide together if possible Forget about glass calm days with bright sunlight You are fishing your feet, not casting to the horizon Learn to catch baitfish at your feet, these fresh baits will out fish what you are using on the day Personally, when land based, have always preferred last 2hrs outgoing or incoming going into change of light Floating baits no swivels with perhaps 1/4oz sinker on top of the bait... good luck & don't post your successes on FB, every other clown will raid your spot haha |
Posted By: MB
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2024 at 9:51am
| A a bit of rain isn't a problem. Rain will mean overcast conditions which is better for fishing. Torrential rain/flooding. No good, too much cold freshwater and crap being washed in to the ocean. That said, fishing can be very good once it settles after a storm. |
Posted By: Gaz1
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2024 at 10:15am
| Thanks for the advice guys! I'll be watching videos of how to set up floating baits and how to catch bait fish today. |
Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 10 May 2024 at 6:08am
Thank you for your feedback spammer guy, but goodbye. ------------- Best gurnard fisherman in my street |
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