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Latest Fishing Reports - 24/07/26
July 2026

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >

Important Listening for World Drowning Prevention Day
July 2026

Saturday, 25 July, is World Drowning Prevention Day. To mark it, the NZ Sport Fishing Council has released the latest Pod and Reel podcast... Read More >

Fines & Community Work for Fisheries Offending
July 2026

“People who choose to ignore the fishing rules need to know there will be consequences.” says Fisheries New Zealand... Read More >

Latest Fishing Reports - 09/07/26
July 2026

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >

Yamaha Volunteers for Rotoroa Island Conservation
July 2026

Yamaha Motor New Zealand recently brought together staff, partners and volunteers for a rewarding Yamaha Day on Rotoroa Island providing an opportunity for everyone to learn... Read More >

Temporary Kaikōura Crayfish Closure Begins
July 2026

A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishing in the Kaikōura Marine Area begins on 1 July... Read More >

Sinking Tarakihi Stocks and Artificial Reefs
July 2026

New Zealand's east and west coast tarakihi stocks are both up for review in 2026... Read More >

Raymarine Releases New Handheld 'Point & Go' Remote
July 2026

Raymarine’s new RCU-1 Wireless Autopilot Remote Control is a handheld ‘Point & Go’ waterproof remote... Read More >

Latest Fishing Reports - 26/06/26
June 2026

The latest fishing reports from around New Zealand - brought to you by Mercury Marine... Read More >

Review of Fishery Sustainability Measures – October 2026
June 2026

Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on proposed changes to sustainability measures for a range of fish stocks... Read More >

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    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
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    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
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    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