It's prime fishing season in the Hauraki Gulf with anglers enjoying abundant snapper, superb land-based opportunites, kahawai, and mackerel, spurred on by the autumn workups.

Lots going on in the Hauraki Gulf right now as the king tides recede. Preparation is important but pattern recognition is vital to finding success.

Inshore fishing excitement peaks with terns and gannets diving for kahawai among anchovies, while ultralight and big game fishing thrive, and snapper gather around mussel farms, signaling a promising transition to autumn with abundant fishing opportunities.

Abundant anchovies attracting a variety of fish close to shore, offering prime opportunities for anglers with lightweight gear to enjoy successful catches in the summer weather.

Great weather to explore ultra light tackle fishing and and the culinary delights of catch 'n cook

Full-Moon-Friday, ideal for kabura fishing, with a focus on inner channels and shallow waters amidst abundant mackerel near Tiri and Whangaparaoa peninsula.

The new year in fishing has kicked off with a bang, featuring successful big game catches along the North Island coasts, surprisingly good snapper fishing in inner harbors, and exciting prospects for skipjack and marlin, all amidst a backdrop of stunning marine life sightings.

The Espresso Report - Good snapper fishing in warm inner areas, unpredictable results further out - all amidst a backdrop of prolific surface activity including whales and seabirds.

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.