Kawhia / Raglan

fishing report

November 20, 2020

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Kawhia - Raglan 20th November

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Fishing has been very good over the past few weeks, with good sized snappers and some donkey gurnard also very plentiful. Most good fishing has been happening out towards Gannet Island or off Albatross Point, which is our go-to destination, in around 50-60 metres.

What snapper can resist a well presented mullet?

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Kingfish are also showing up in better numbers now, just to stretch the arms. They are not monsters, anything from just legal to over a metre.

The makos and blue sharks are making an appearance some days, so take plenty of replacement gear.

If you are the ‘chosen one’ they will rob you blind.

Kahawai are also in numbers this week the most we have caught in a long time.

Mackerel are also about and some pretty big ones at that. Great for fresh bait but their eating values should also not be underrated.

Smoked or raw sashimi, they are pretty good.

The weather over the next week is looking a bit up and down, but it shouldn’t be too long before we start seeing the warming temperatures bring in the skipjack, albacore tuna, and bigger gamefish.

Bring it on.

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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.