Regional Updates

Hot marlin season and good prospects for snapper and kingfish as the fishing moves to deeper water later this month.

Bryde's whales are moving closer to Auckland, making for exciting fishing opportunities in the Hauraki Gulf, with solid snapper, kingfish, and kahawai catches to be had.

Expect an increase in active fishing opportunities, with abundant snapper in the harbour post-spawning, along with kingfish, trevally, and kahawai, while flounder and grey mullet also offer rewarding catches, either through netting or spearing, amidst various fishing methods and local regulations.

Mid-Spring Coromandel update near the Mercury Islands from keen yak fisherman, Scott Macdonnell

As the water temperature rises, local fishing across harbour and deeper ocean areas is improving, offering diverse catches from snapper to kingfish amid more manageable sea conditions.

The fishing is excellent right now, with quick limits of snapper, good-sized gurnard and kahawai, and productive bait options for those looking to catch big.

An interview introduction to new fishing reporter Amber Clarke and Cory from Touchwood Fishing Charters in Gisborne

The great lake is yielding quality catches, with jigging currently favoured by anglers and cooler weather bringing trolling back into play.

An early start on the east coast led to a successful day of fishing, with plenty of blue cod, gurnard, kahawai, and even pāua in ideal conditions.

Welcome to the first fishing update from d'Urville Island Wilderness Resort. We've seen impressive kingfish hauls lately and the usual rich variety of seafood for both anglers and spearfishers.