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

Late summer curveballs! Anchovy schools swirling around Whangaparaoa with kahawai smashing bait. Match-the-hatch madness, kingfish at Barrier, bluewater temptations, and 'A Fish Full of Dollars' film update

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.