Fishing Nz Any Tips?

[evan rude]

G'day im going to NZ for work in a couple of weeks and will be based at aukland and bay of islands. I heard the fishing there is great and just asking if anyone knows of good charter boats in these areas or just any tips in general would be great thanks.

[arpie]

Check out any decent News agent - they should have the NZ Fishing News magazine - always a good read at the best of times. Or do a 'google.co.nz".

Here are a few websites worth looking at

http://www.fishing.net.nz/asp_forums/

http://www.bishfish.co.nz/

http://www.thefishingshow.co.nz/

http://www.seafriends.org.nz/images/fish.htm (for top underwater photos of NZ fish!)

There are plenty of choices available to you - just depends on how much money you want to spend.

There is plenty of land based fishing - Bay of Islands is famous for Marlin as well as bread & butter fish such as snapper, john dory etc. Go to the pub & chat with locals! You could be on a boat quick smart!

Auckland - Hauraki Gulf is a top fishing area - get over to Waiheke Island if you can - also great for fishing & magic spot. West coast beaches are spectacular & famous for kite fishing & snapper.

Enjoy!

Roberta

[evan rude]

hey roberta thanks for the help seems to be some big fish there. i cant wait to get stuck into some of those huge kings.

Cheers

[arpie]

hey roberta thanks for the help seems to be some big fish there. i cant wait to get stuck into some of those huge kings.

Cheers

No worries - let us know how you get on! I intend going back again, maybe next year!

If you are into blackfish, they call them 'parore' over there & as they are not a targetted 'table' fish, they grow huge! 2kg plus in not unusual. You'd have them to yourself!

Also, trout fishing if you are into it - yes, there are trout in and around AUckland and one good lake up north (west of Bay of Islands.)

Cheers

Roberta

[clutch]

Hey ER heres a good charter in the Bay of Islands

http://www.earlgreyfishing.co.nz/?do=home

for Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf go to the fishing.net site that Roberta linked for you and click on Charters and guides in the left margin..........Charter Connection is pretty good I hear

Any other info you require I'd be happy to help