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

Whangarei snapper fishing report: inner harbour anchovies, Bream Bay shallows, yellowfin tuna on kaburas and offshore action at the Hen and Chicks. Lure tips from Captain Nik Key.

Espresso's Hauraki Gulf fishing report for Easter 2026. Autumn feed is on with anchovies pushing inshore. Kingfish, snapper and kawhai firing from the bays to the Colville Channel.

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

Video fishing report submitted by Pete Lamb for the Wellington region

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.