Fishing Advice, Hints, Tips and Info

Check out hundreds of articles from experienced anglers and respected fishing journalists who write for leading publications such as New Zealand Fishing News magazine.

How to?

Experts in every type of fishing explain techniques to improve your catch rate in our 'How To' section.


How to catch - including rigs and knots

Everything you need to know on methods, rigs, knots and techniques for catching our favourite saltwater species including snapper, kingfish, tarakihi, john dory, blue cod, kahawai, trevally, gurnard, hāpuku, bass, squid, bluefin tuna, swordfish, bluenose and blue moki here.




Boats and boat reviews

For a wide range of boat reviews click here. And if you're thinking of a trip with a fishing guide or chartering a boat, check out our charter section for our listings of some of New Zealand's most experienced operators.

 

Seafood recipes

And if they didn't all get away, then check out the seafood recipes from experienced chefs in our seafood recipes section.

 

Product Reviews

For a review of things fishing-related, ranging from the latest secret weapons to books, DVDs and cars, check out our reviews and product news section.


Gamefishing in New Zealand

There's a summary of New Zealand's major sportfish species including where and when to catch them.


Destinations and fishing travel

Our destinations features cover some of the better fishing locations around New Zealand, and the South Pacific if you're considering a tropical holiday or trying a new location. If you would like to submit an article for our International section please email The Fishing Website.


 

Fishing Reports Visit Reports

Freshwater Fishing Reports
Canterbury Fishing Report - 23/07/26

Lake fishing strong July is close to an end, our duck season is closing this... Read More >

24 Jul 2026
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Northland Fishing Report - 23/07/26

Inshore snapper fishing heating up It’s officially past the halfway point of winter, and the... Read More >

23 Jul 2026
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 23/07/26

Winter kahawai abound  Kahawai and kingfish have ‘invaded’ Bream Bay over the last few weeks,... Read More >

23 Jul 2026
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Inner Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report - 23/07/26

Choose a spot and stick with it Why the chill factor of the wind affects... Read More >

23 Jul 2026

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Latest Articles

Crispy Fried Calamari
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The ultimate ocean-to-plate snack – crunchy, golden calamari fried to perfection, this recipe is all about big flavour... Read More >

Have Your Say on Proposed Fisheries Changes
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Fisheries New Zealand’s regular sustainability review for the October fishing year is underway and there are many proposals on the table... Read More >

South Island Squid (Egi) Fishing
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Sam Boothroyd gets completely hooked on squid fishing in the South Island... ... Read More >

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NZ Fishing News chose Nyalic to protect the alloy of our latest project boat - it's a coating that won’t diminish the raw-metal aesthetic over time... Read More >

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John dory is one of those fish that doesn’t need much to shine, especially when the skin is cooked until golden and crispy... Read More >

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