Regional Updates

The fishing is heating up with kingfish busting up in the middle ground, trophy snapper near the main workups, and good catches on deeper reefs, although increased shark activity is making it challenging to land fish.

Tackling the December slowdown with shallow water softbaiting

As a part of Countries Sport Fishing Club, I get to help organise some of our fishing competitions. Mostly I’m involved in the Grunter Hunter – a gurnard only comp that regularly attracts 300 or more anglers all hoping to get some of the prizemoney on offer.

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

Russ Hawkins of Fat Boy Charters highlights promising fishing conditions in the BOP area, noting an increase in tarakihi and snapper, and offers recommendations for the upcoming Labour Weekend.

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.

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

Fishing on the great lake has been excellent this month, with a variety of well-conditioned fish, particularly effective jigging results, successful early morning harling in shallower waters, and promising fly fishing in local rivers and backcountry, all amidst a backdrop of fluctuating weather and anticipation for a lively summer season.

Deep sea slow pitch jigging session leads to trumpeter in Wellington waters

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.