Kawhia / Raglan

fishing report

May 13, 2021

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Kawhia & Raglan 13th May

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At the risk of sounding like a broken record, fishing is still really hot 95% of the time here still. Heading out to 40 metres off Aotea and the reef, has been delivering the goods consistently with some pretty solid fish up to 17lb. Out deeper is faring just as well with fish around 12-14lb and it’s easy to get a limit of 10 snapper per head rather quickly.

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Due to a rahui placed on the area ( a person has been washed off the rocks) we had to find some new grounds and decided to try 57metres off Taharoa.

This was not disappointing, with some very hungry snapper hitting baits hard from the get go.

Nothing of massive size, just good pannies and very little bycatch.

The best baits out there were fresh. Good old coutta and strips of kahawai.

The kahawai are about in numbers so it’s easy to take what you need for the smoker.

Still a few kingfish in the hood also, and we are catching a couple each trip on the ledgers.

Not monsters, but eaters around 8-13 kg usually.

Mako sharks are still present at times taxing gear and fish. Spiney dogs are starting to show also. One unlucky anger catching eight of them while his mates may have caught only four between them! Nobody wants to be that guy!

Weather is a bit up and down but still some magic ones in the mix the weekend looks ok.

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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.