Regional Updates

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

Kingfish are firing across the Hauraki Gulf, with inshore and offshore action heating up. Snapper remain hit and miss, but micro jigs and saltwater fly are producing. Get the latest tips, tricks, and tactics for early summer fishing from Captain Espresso.

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

Local fishing remains productive, with solid harbour catches of snapper and trevally, improving deep-water tarakihi action, and reports of massive tuna past White Island.

Snapper fishing has been great in shallow waters, while game fishing remains strong with marlin, yellowfin, and bluefin tuna all active.

An epic fishing mission from Mahia to Waihau Bay lands double hook-ups on bluefin tuna followed by a fout-battle!

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

Tora turned it on - glass-clear water, fat crays, and a haul of top-shelf kai. Doesn’t get much better.

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.