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Pro sailor Kim Krogstad on swapping Milwaukee for Auckland, finding independence on her Smuggler 6.3 Strata, and why she wants more women out on the water.

Auckland isn’t called “The City of Sails” for nothing; one in three household’s owns a boat – the highest rate in the world. But for those of us who don’t have a boat, or a mate with one, the only option is to fish from the hard stuff.

Rock fishing newbie Paul Walker charts a treasure trove of nooks and crannies heading up the East Coast from Auckland

Are you need of a few tried-true land-based spots in the Tauranga area? Here's 11 wharf, beach and rock-fishing spots to get you started.

From Farewell Spit in the west to Stephens Island in the east, Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island of New Zealand has it all for the avid fisherman and holiday makers. This is the ultimate family holiday and fishing area in NZ. You can fish one day and if the weather is not so good the next you can go to one of a hundred of local attractions that litter the area; wine tasting, go-karting, markets and wearable arts - Nelson has it all. Let’s take a fishing holiday around the bay starting in the Northwest corner of Golden Bay.

Due to its unique environment and lack of fishing pressure, the far north is home to some monster fish. Here's a quick guide to some of the spots that have been productive for me during more than 35 years of intensive fishing along the Northland coastline.

Ceviche is one of the healthiest and certainly tastiest ways of preparing fish quickly and easily, and it is a guaranteed crowd pleaser as a main meal or dinner entrée. A knife and a bowl is all you need to create a masterpiece, and it makes a great change from the normal methods of cooking.

Beer Battered fish is a tasty recipe that isn't very complicated. We have added a couple of delicious sauces to accompany the fish.

For a lot of fishos, land-based fishing in Wellington is thought of as being just cold weather, high winds and nothing but red cod, kahawai and sharks.

Trevally are one of the hardest fighting sport fish New Zealand has to offer and first-class sashimi, yet they are surprisingly under-rated by many fishos. It may sound mad to many, but a lot of fishermen still see trevally as nothing more than fresh bait.

Editor note: Pete Lamb operates Pete Lamb Fishing Charters, and runs a bait and tackle shop out of Wellington. He’s fished the Wellington region for most of his life and knows just about every place that holds fish in the region like the back of his hand. Pete is a land based and surf casting specialist, but also runs a charter operation that targets the main coastal areas on the south and west coast. He’s learned a hell of a lot over the years, and like all good fishermen is still learning every day. He is most always happy to share information to help you get a better fishing experience if you rock up to his shop in Rongotai. Here’s Pete’s top tips for targeting arguably NZ’s favourite fish, the good old snapper.

NZ Fishing World contributor Forsyth Thompson has fished the length and breadth of New Zealand. Part One of this series covers some of his best spots in the Coromandel. Opening image: courtesy Aaron Levian