Recent improved weather has led to successful fishing trips off Aotea, with great snapper catches, including some over 10 lb, despite occasional slow feeding due to spawning.

Despite challenging weather limiting outings, our last trip out west saw decent catches of snapper, gurnard, and kahawai, with hopes for improved conditions by early October.

Fishing remains productive with regular limit bags, though colder water temperatures are influencing feeding patterns, alongside a forecast of challenging westerly weather ahead