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

Saltwater Fishing Reports
Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report 11/06/26

Workups the best option mid-Gulf for quality snaps and kingfish Fishing across the Hauraki Gulf... Read More >

11 Jun 2026
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Bream Bay Fishing Report - 11/06/26

Normal transmission returns! It seems only the hardy have been wetting a line these last... Read More >

11 Jun 2026
Saltwater Fishing Reports
Raglan Fishing Report - 11/06/26

Solid snapper hook-ups out deep With the continuation of more settled weather there’s been some... Read More >

11 Jun 2026
Freshwater Fishing Reports
Canterbury Fishing Report - 11/06/26

Brave the cold, reap the rewards With a big southerly blow through here yesterday, it’s... Read More >

11 Jun 2026

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Latest Articles

Crispy Skin Dory with Caper Chimichurri
June 2026

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 >

Volkswagen Amarok Style V6 Review
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We put the new Amarok Style V6 through its paces with a full-scale mission across mixed terrain and a boat load of almost 3.5 tonnes... Read More >

Analysis: The Fisheries Amendment Bill Debate
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New Zealand’s Fisheries Amendment Bill has reach Parliament, carrying the weight of both expectation and alarm... Read More >

Extreme Aluminium Trailers Review
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Extreme Boats has long been recognised for its award-winning aluminium vessels, and is now expanding into high-quality aluminium trailers... Read More >

The Export NZ Fishing Competition Announces Season Winners
June 2026

Another exciting season of The Export NZ Fishing Competition – has come to an end, and we’ve just announced our prize winners... Read More >

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