New Zealand Fishing: Reports, News, Advice and More
Welcome to the home of fishing in New Zealand, where you'll find everything from hints and tips for newbies to the latest tricks and techniques for experts. Our fishing reports provide the latest intel on the best fishing spots around the country, and our Bite Times will give you the inside running on when to be there.
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November 2026
November 2026
Do you know how much boat insurance should cost and how insurers set premiums? This simple guide from Mariner Insurance makes it easy...
November 2026
As an ambassador for TIMEZERO and Furuno, Tony 'TK' Walker has an incredible wealth of information available for finding pelagics...
October 2026
Yamaha’s CrossWave has arrived in NZ and is generating plenty of hype from anglers wanting a premium hybrid between a small boat and a PWC...
November 2026
Knowing what species are available, when they’re around, and where they’re likely to show up can mean a memorable day on the water...
November 2026
Do you know how much boat insurance should cost and how insurers set premiums? This simple guide from Mariner Insurance makes it easy...
November 2026
As an ambassador for TIMEZERO and Furuno, Tony 'TK' Walker has an incredible wealth of information available for finding pelagics...
October 2026
Yamaha’s CrossWave has arrived in NZ and is generating plenty of hype from anglers wanting a premium hybrid between a small boat and a PWC...
Ford Fishing Destinations - The Deep South
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Raglan Fishing Report - 12/11/26
Big spring snapper. With the more settled weather over the last couple of weeks there’s... Read More >
Mercury Bay Fishing Report - 12/11/26
Snapper hit and miss. Most reports have been telling us it’s becoming more difficult to... Read More >
Northland Fishing Report - 12/11/26
The switch has been flicked on! Call it what you want, El Niño, global warming,... Read More >
Tauranga Fishing Report - 12/11/26
Snapper and kahawai in close. Again, we start on a positive note, with some nice... Read More >
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 12/11/26
Hot snapper bite continues. Labour weekend and the following week or so saw action aplenty... Read More >
Bay of Islands Fishing Report - 12/11/26
School snapper around in numbers. During the last fortnight, the water temperature increased from the... Read More >
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spare part query
in The Briny Bar2 hours ago
Alan L
I have some 37 kg Penn RT game rods. I am guessing the RT is Aftco. The tip has a #16 stamped on it.Anyone know where...
Manukau Harbour & West Coast fishing
in Fishing Reports2 hours ago
BananaBoat
It's been pretty quiet around my home ground - Titirangi to CornwallisFew kahawai, some trevs & the odd snapper, all usually coming in as single fish...
Out With The over 12's & Under 20's
in Fishing Reports8 hours ago
Pcj
Went out yesterday from kawakawa bay with the intention of crossing the firth,but 1/3 way across abandon that due to building wave action and s wind...
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No longer restricted to the boat ramp, the 696 Xpedition opens up a bold new chapter of amphibious exploration for Extreme Boats...
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Offshore Collective has launched in Auckland, offering a new way to own a brand new Rayglass 3000: shared ownership...
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The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine...
November 2026
The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine...
November 2026
No longer restricted to the boat ramp, the 696 Xpedition opens up a bold new chapter of amphibious exploration for Extreme Boats...
October 2026
Offshore Collective has launched in Auckland, offering a new way to own a brand new Rayglass 3000: shared ownership...
October 2026
The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine...
