Regional Updates

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

Nik Key on the Bream Bay autumn bite: biomass moving in around the Hen and Chicks, Whangarei harbour still firing, and why light gear is a game-changer.

Espresso on the Gulf bite: terns over anchovies, kawhai smashing inshore, and the "drag queen" cast-back technique for pulling snapper and trevally from the mud.

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

Local fishing remains productive, with solid harbour catches of snapper and trevally, improving deep-water tarakihi action, and reports of massive tuna past White Island.

Snapper fishing has been great in shallow waters, while game fishing remains strong with marlin, yellowfin, and bluefin tuna all active.

An epic fishing mission from Mahia to Waihau Bay lands double hook-ups on bluefin tuna followed by a fout-battle!

Browns are on the move. New moon window open until 24th March; wet nights are prime time. Tongariro Delta holding fresh fish, Tauranga Taupo ready to fire. Brian's fly pick and promo-code

Pete Lamb's Wellington fishing report: Surf casting kingfish and snapper at Palliser Bay and Castle Point, mixed bags inshore but good boat fishing, and a solid 10-day forecast.

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.