How To Catch
How to Catch highlights 16 of New Zealand's most sought-after recreational species and shines a light on the best methods for targeting them successfully.
For beginner anglers, this resource provides fundamental information about species’ life histories, behaviours, and specific fishing techniques. For more experienced anglers, it may serve as a reminder of the many alternative methods and species that are available in our backyard.
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Fishing Reports Visit Reports
Canterbury Fishing Report - 26/06/26
Canals still the place for a monster trout I am sitting at my desk and... Read More >
Raglan Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Trophy snapper in close The snapper fishing out deeper continues to be the most consistent... Read More >
Northland Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Swords aboard! With some of the smoothest seas and lowest winds we have seen in... Read More >
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 25/06/26
Kingfish and snapper in the bay Having spent the week weighing kingfish, I decided that... Read More >