January 14, 2025Wellington / KapitiFishing off Waikanae Beach delivered some solid snapper and gurnard despite challenging weather and fluctuating water temperatures.Supplied by Jason Grimmett
January 10, 2025Hauraki GulfSummer fishing in the Hauraki Gulf is heating up with abundant snapper, thrilling workups, and reports of yellowfin tuna and marlin on the horizon.Supplied by Grant Bittle
December 22, 2024Kawhia / RaglanSnapper fishing remains strong with plenty of bycatch like gurnard, kahawai, and trevally, making for productive and exciting trips.Supplied by Rob Fitzgerald
December 20, 2024Bay of PlentyFishing generally great with fantastic yellowfin tuna action and snapper and bluenose catches, promising a bumper game fish season ahead.Supplied by Russ Hawkins
Grant BittleThe Espresso softbait running rigThis could be the winning ticket in so many scenarios, have you tried this? Add a new secret-weapon approach to your fishing armoury for land-based/kayak/ski and boat, worth a quick look.
NZ Fishing WorldSoftbaiting the GraveyardFrom the print archives: After a great trip soft baiting on a perfect day at the Graveyard on the Kaipara Harbour, we decided to come back and give it an even better crack.
NZ Fishing WorldA short guide to trevallyTrevally are one of the hardest fighting sport fish New Zealand has to offer yet they are surprisingly under-rated by many fishos. It may sound mad to many, but a lot of fishermen still see trevally as nothing more than fresh bait.
MPIFishery officers inspecting your blue cod catch during Marlborough opening weekendFishery officers will be inspecting catch bags and bins all weekend as the blue cod season opens throughout the Marlborough region.
MPIFishery officers and police stop men with 353 pāuaFishery officers were called in by Hawkes Bay police yesterday after they stopped a car with a big haul of pāua inside.
NZ Fishing WorldDickey Boats Pacific 62: Redefining the Long-Range Sport-CruiserDickey Boats launches the Pacific 62, an equation-changing vessel designed for sportfishers and passage-makers, offering exceptional blue-water capability, versatility, and performance for extended offshore adventures.
Dickey Boats Pacific 62: Redefining the Long-Range Sport-CruiserNZ Fishing WorldDickey Boats launches the Pacific 62, an equation-changing vessel designed for sportfishers and passage-makers, offering exceptional blue-water capability, versatility, and performance for extended offshore adventures.
Feedback sought on Marlborough Sounds blue cod fisheryMPIFisheries New Zealand is seeking your ideas and feedback on proposed changes to the blue cod (rāwaru) seasonal closure in the Marlborough Sounds (Te Tauihu-o-te-waka) to reduce fishing pressure.
Big Auckland snapper fishing, tricks and treats, mega soft bait savers!Grant Bittle Explore innovative techniques for soft bait fishing and take advantage of quieter weather to refine your skills, as suggested by the latest updates and fishing conditions in the Hauraki Gulf.
Is Your Leader Too Old?Grant BittleAny day now the snapper work up season will be upon us. What condition is you line in?
Eight fast facts about toxic shellfish poisoningMPINew Zealand Food Safety has some fast facts to share about toxic shellfish poisoning and how to keep yourself, your whanau and friends safe.
Top knot basicsNZ Fishing WorldMost fishos only need to know five knots. Here's what we reckon they are...
A short guide surfcastingNZ Fishing WorldSurfcasting is an effective and cheap method of fishing that the whole family can enjoy. The beauty is you don’t need a lot of gear to succeed.
Bull kelp die off at the Punakaiki Marine Reserve Image: DOC 10th anniversary of West Coast marine reserves markedDepartment of ConservationFive of Westland’s special protected areas celebrate their 10th anniversary this month.
Public asked for sightings of pygmy blue whale freed from Kawau wharfDepartment of ConservationThe Department of Conservation (DOC) appreciates the help of the Kawau community in successfully freeing a juvenile pygmy blue whale that had wedged itself underneath a private wharf on Kawau Island on Monday, and is asking the public for sightings of the whale, approximately 14-15 meters in length - Image credit DOC
Bay of IslandsFebruary 13, 2024Hot marlin season and good prospects for snapper and kingfish as the fishing moves to deeper water later this month.Supplied by Darren Knapping
Hauraki GulfJanuary 10, 2025Summer fishing in the Hauraki Gulf is heating up with abundant snapper, thrilling workups, and reports of yellowfin tuna and marlin on the horizon.Supplied by Grant Bittle
Manukau / Auckland West CoastJanuary 19, 2024Expect 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.Supplied by Michael 'Smudge' Parker
Northern Coromandel PeninsularOctober 11, 2023Mid-Spring Coromandel update near the Mercury Islands from keen yak fisherman, Scott MacdonnellSupplied by Scott MacDonnell
Bay of PlentyDecember 20, 2024Fishing generally great with fantastic yellowfin tuna action and snapper and bluenose catches, promising a bumper game fish season ahead.Supplied by Russ Hawkins
Kawhia / RaglanDecember 22, 2024Snapper fishing remains strong with plenty of bycatch like gurnard, kahawai, and trevally, making for productive and exciting trips.Supplied by Rob Fitzgerald
Tairawhiti / GisborneSeptember 22, 2023An interview introduction to new fishing reporter Amber Clarke and Cory from Touchwood Fishing Charters in GisborneSupplied by Amber Main & Mike Clarke
Central North Island - FreshwaterApril 3, 2024The great lake is yielding quality catches, with jigging currently favoured by anglers and cooler weather bringing trolling back into play.Supplied by Hunting and Fishing Taupo
Wellington / KapitiJanuary 14, 2025Fishing off Waikanae Beach delivered some solid snapper and gurnard despite challenging weather and fluctuating water temperatures.Supplied by Jason Grimmett
Nelson / MarlboroughNovember 10, 2023Welcome 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.Supplied by Craig Tatnell