Kawhia / Raglan

fishing report

April 23, 2021

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Kawhia and Raglan 23 April

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Fishing has been outstanding over the last few trips, that is, when you can get out there. The weather has limited our trips, lately, but we have been really doing well, sometimes even being done by 10.30am, ready for another session after 12.00.

There’s not much more to say really, get out there and you’ll catch fish at the moment.

They are not too fussy on the bait flavour, and there’s not much in the way of bycatch.

We are getting plenty of kahawai coming through, and kingfish have been around also. Just today we ended up bagging four very nice ones up to 13kg.

Mako sharks had been a bit of a problem of late, but none around this week.

We also spotted another marlin last week in only 40 meters of water, so clearly they are still not too far off shore.

Most fishing has been happening around the 40 meter mark off Aotea.

The weather for the weekend is not looking great and for much of next week. Hopefully early May we should have another good spell of weather.

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Have a great long weekend

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Cheers

Rob

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Rob Fitzgerald is owner and skipper of Venturer Fishing Charters, operating out of Kawhia.

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Check Venturer Fishing Charters Kawhia out on Facebook or online - www.venturerfishingcharterskawhia.co.nz

For tackle, tips and charter options contact Rob Fitzgerald.

Ph 07 8711717 or 0272544589 or email robjac@xtra.co.nz

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Previous reports

April 12, 2024

Fishing report for Kawhia / Raglan supplied by Rob and Jacqui at Venturer Charters on Friday the 12th of April 2024

March 27, 2024

This week's Kawhia fishing report from Rob and Jacqui at Venturer Charters

February 27, 2024

Steady catches off Albatross Point at depths of 58-65 meters, sizable gurnard, and marlin activity extending into shallower waters of 55-65 meters.

February 22, 2024

Fishing off Marakopa in deeper waters has been unexpectedly productive, with excellent catches of snapper and a standout game fishing season, despite an unusual shift from traditional closer-in spots.

February 1, 2024

Fishing south of Kawhia continues to be productive, with barracouta strips proving top bait, although upcoming strong winds and 5-meter swells suggest a pause in fishing activities this weekend.

January 25, 2024

Tough fishing near Kawhia has improved, with successful catches of snapper, gurnard, and kahawai, and the anticipation of marlin closer to shore as water conditions continue to be favourable.

January 11, 2024

A mix of great and challenging fishing days off Marakopa with catches of snapper, gurnard, kahawai, and kingfish, and anticipates a promising marlin season ahead.

December 15, 2023

Recent fishing trips have been highly successful, with quick limits of average-sized snapper and plenty of gurnard...

December 1, 2023

Fishing in full spring mode with rapid catches of up to 140 fish in an hour, a rise in barracouta and gurnard, and promising signs for kingfish and game fishing as water temperatures approach 18 degrees.

November 17, 2023

Exceptional fishing off Albatross Point has yielded up to 170 snapper in under two hours, with a variety of baits effective and settled weather promising great conditions for upcoming west coast fishing trips.