Hauraki Gulf

Tackling the December slowdown with shallow water softbaiting

The Hauraki Gulf is experiencing an exciting spring fishing season with abundant workups, whale sightings near the Mercury Islands, and promising catches of snapper and kingfish, especially around Flat Rock and the top of the Firth.

Spring brings a full reset, with land, sea, and air all experiencing the inevitable yet always surprising upheaval of seasonal change. Here's how it effects Kawau!

Local Hauraki Gulf hits and misses. North and NE of Tiri to Kawau area, Moehau range, Whangaparoa, Noises, Rangi channel, Motuhie, Tamaki Strait

The Espresso Report - The weather may not have put the fish off the bite but good weather is on the way. Here's what Grant's been up to...

The Espresso fishing report for the Hauraki Gulf from Grant Bittle