Hot marlin season and good prospects for snapper and kingfish as the fishing moves to deeper water later this month.

Captain Nik Key shares his latest fishing report from Whangarei Harbour, Bream Bay, and the Hen and Chicks - with the inner harbour holding fat snapper on anchovies and big April/May feeding action just around the corner.

Grant Bittle breaks down the current Hauraki Gulf fishing picture - warm water, sleepy snapper, and the autumn feast that's just days away. From inner harbour markers to Colville Channel skipjack tuna, here's what to target right now and how to gear up for when it all switches on.

Expect an increase in active fishing opportunities, with abundant snapper in the harbour post-spawning, along with kingfish, trevally, and kahawai, while flounder and grey mullet also offer rewarding catches, either through netting or spearing, amidst various fishing methods and local regulations.

Mid-Spring Coromandel update near the Mercury Islands from keen yak fisherman, Scott Macdonnell

Local fishing remains productive, with solid harbour catches of snapper and trevally, improving deep-water tarakihi action, and reports of massive tuna past White Island.

Snapper fishing has been great in shallow waters, while game fishing remains strong with marlin, yellowfin, and bluefin tuna all active.

An epic fishing mission from Mahia to Waihau Bay lands double hook-ups on bluefin tuna followed by a fout-battle!

A summary of the last two week's fishing reports from Brian Willson in Turangi. Find the promo-code at the bottom of the report.

Video fishing report submitted by Pete Lamb for the Wellington region

Welcome to the first fishing update from d'Urville Island Wilderness Resort. We've seen impressive kingfish hauls lately and the usual rich variety of seafood for both anglers and spearfishers.