Softbaiting
How-to
Land-based

How to catch redfin perch in New Zealand

Estimated read time
Blair Whiting
October 9, 2023

Ever heard of redfin perch? They are here in New Zealand and offer an alternative target species if you want a change from trout. Good to catch and great to eat, perch generally inhabit different water than trout. Check out how to catch them right here.

How Lucky Are We!

Boaties share their love of fishing and why it’s so important to ‘protect our paradise’. By keeping hulls, anchors, chains and gear clean, we can all do our bit to stop the spread of invasive pests.

Watch here
Deals page promotion
Deals page promotion

List your classified promotion today!

Calling all charter operators, retailers, and fishing brands. Get your promotion in front of anglers across NZ and Australia. Limited time monthly pricing from Free to $100.

View details

Related Posts

Refine your lure action by species and lure type

Grant Bittle

Discover how matching rod action to your lure and target species can dramatically improve your results—this short intro from Fishing Coach Pro sets the stage for smarter, more effective lure fishing.

Featured Posts

I Love Fly Fishing products of the week - Egg Patterns & Breathable Waders

I Love Fly Fishing

Two essentials for autumn fly fishing in the central North Island. Cleardrift egg patterns are producing right now at the Tongariro Delta, and breathable waders will keep you comfortable as temperatures drop.

From golf clubs to fishing rods: Brendan's Hauraki Gulf awakening

MPI

Brendan Lockhead never grew up around boats. Then an impulse buy at 30 changed everything. Now he's chasing snapper in the Hauraki Gulf and says NZ fishing is hard to beat.