Regional Updates

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

Summer fishing in the Hauraki Gulf is heating up with abundant snapper, thrilling workups, and reports of yellowfin tuna and marlin on the horizon.

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

Fishing generally great with fantastic yellowfin tuna action and snapper and bluenose catches, promising a bumper game fish season ahead.

Snapper fishing remains strong with plenty of bycatch like gurnard, kahawai, and trevally, making for productive and exciting trips.

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.

Fishing off Waikanae Beach delivered some solid snapper and gurnard despite challenging weather and fluctuating water temperatures.

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.