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

Early Autumn fishing is firing up, with anchovy-driven workups, inshore kingfish action, and snapper gearing up for their pre-winter feed—here’s what’s happening on the water.

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

Tauranga continues to deliver great fishing, with solid snapper, trevally, and tarakihi action, plus the chance of late-season marlin.

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

An interview introduction to new fishing reporter Amber Clarke and Cory from Touchwood Fishing Charters in Gisborne

The great lake is yielding quality catches, with jigging currently favoured by anglers and cooler weather bringing trolling back into play.

Set out from Mana Twin Bridges for a fruitful day of fishing, targeting kingfish, snapper, and more, culminating in a surprising catch of a huge John Dory.

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.