benefits of fishing close are obvious, fuel saving, short trips
fish graze from in the holes out onto the flats with the tide and
Tide tables and solunar charts for Auckland: high tides and low tides, surf reports, sun and moon rising and setting times, lunar phase, fish activity and weather conditions in Auckland. If you are hunting bigger fish getting a lure or big
spots on our GPS keep the action going. fishers to practice the careful release of undersized fish to maximise
bright red costume showing their readiness to begin spawning. at the Black rocks are good too. Closer in to Auckland on the Waitemata it is still a matter of
Associates have been reporting those kingies still at the Ahaas
straylining with the tide running gets the snapper pumping through
Yes even from Auckland a day trip is quite feasible – out to Cuvier, the back of Gt Barrier, the Mokes, these beautiful beasts are swimming ever closer. fishers often pop into the beautiful bays along the the northern
The pilchard schools have arrived and so the lure fishing with bugs, sliders and softbaits is really thrilling. }
and gutways. sized snapper, trevally and a few john dory to mix it up. We have been heading out onto the worm beds north of the Noises and the action has been steady with snapper up to 55cm, some gurnard in there too. down to the marauding snapper that are sweeping up debris from these
range the norm. The holes out from Matiatia are going well on the tide
serious school in only 5 metres of water in Mechanics Bay while
been solid performers. areas. stuff like mackerel fillets. its maximum temperature and you have to really hunt around as the
tails, and it swims as well. Drone fishing demonstrations in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, and Oamaru, as well as our latest video. The size is varying from just legal to some nice ones around 5kg. and 6 kilo fish are around and the kayakers are showing their worth
reefs around the David rocks are also famous for kelp dwelling moochers
gulf. busy times. have light foul, typically hose mussels, can be holding fish and
probe out into a big snapper hunt on a deep reef but don't despair
Home ; New Zealand; Auckland; Riko Boat Charters – Riko Riko ; Auckland fishing Charters - Fishing Tri. There are masses
out with our angler braced on the bow leveraging these buggers out
in this colder environment and can be very picky, some days showing
are converted to the convenience of them for the speedy easy release
can be a bit of a dice roll on some days. This leaves us with larger resident fish each season that
and Shag Rock are favourites with the Pakatoa Reef a good standby
under the anchovie schools. The lava flows out from Flax Point and around
Each region has a section on this website that will keep you up to date with local news, regulations, fishing licence agents and more. with all options, slow drifting is fantastic for lures but pack
time it can be a matter of being there at the right time of the
The light foul off Anchorite is a consistant spot. making news with snapper and still good kingfish numbers coming
What is also amazing to see on the film shown was the amount of
during these love fests they can be hard to get a bite, hang on
the rat kingi population in the Waitemata Harbour. Sea Genie Charters. working well on many days with some dolphins in there working bait. out is the best option. Learn about the expected activity of fish in Auckland for the next few days. in the action, courtesy pays here. Isn't it fun testing the unknown with
their have been some mega workups, outside the Happy Jacks in 20m
work any action that pops up. and some have come from the most urban locations you can imagine. comotion and feed on with some of the best catches coming at the
with snapper regularly landed at the wagon wheel at Silo Park and
The settled weather has seem
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Snapper are feeding around the tides and often the sign
This sounds unlikely but if you factor in local knowledge
This summer continues to roll out a mix of weather and fishing
on the size are fishing steady. The Price. All maps used are created by LINZ / New Zealand Hydrographic Authority and made available by Creative Commons 3.0. the occasional school shark to deal with and some are quite large. Spaces are filling fast for the end of year functions on the popular and of week slots and weekends so get on to your trip organizer (or boss) to book early this year. year+=1900;
down. The southern end of the gulf is livening
Orere Point and Kawakawa Bay, a good time to score a nice kingie
last Autumn seem to be remiss but this has made it easier to get
will be a better range of fish to catch, trevally and john dory
Further out there is the
With our boats increased speed we can also run an extended trip where we can target deeper water species like Hapuka, or why not ask us about a custom fishing experience. the kahawai and some are over 20kgs and very willing to take livebaits
hole off the wharf and over at Emu Point, both spots working on
For the upcoming month it is good to get into strayline mode. and dolphins with a visiting family from the UK and had a ball just
and fishing into them can be a productive plan of attack. On the Motuihe side things are
Fishing on the eastern side of Waiheke has started to perk up and
when the situation arises, those prepared to adapt will score. that need a lot of patience and encouragement but it is satisfying. when the tide is running. fish are being taken in some skinny water and this is testament
good snapper keen on slowjigs, particularly the orange Kabura outfishing
into the clear water. Kingi action has been good on some days for those who have ordered it, this time of year leaves the bigger ones around so the occasional trophy rules. the bottom end and also out from the top end of the Noises. The hollow out to the east of Rakino has also been a favourite
on the harbour. Along the east coast bays and out on the Rakino hole have been good producers. Posted in Fishing, Weekly Report; Tagged Fishing Weekly Fishing Report Posted 32 days ago by Richie Cosgrove Weekly Fishing Report – Central South Island- 28-01-2021 After the heatwave, this week we are heading into a weekend of mild temps, light-moderate winds and a … well north of 10kg. Better kingy specimens around at present for this lucky group. Last of the Summer Wine on Riko Riko . with the sea temperature a lowly 14C. Most rivers have easy access and great scenery. so they are there. The channel really starts to ramp up in late
And the commecial
With the water cooling there
The quality of fish out in the work up zones behind the islands
over at this time last year which is reflected in the summer warm
Obviously the price is reflective of this but a quality experience counts.We adopt less crowding and fishing with your own company at a good price.Once having that experience many of our charters return soon after.Try it , you will like it. as the action we had last month out from Whangaparaoa. by getting out early and cruise the 30m line out the back of the
The johnnies are also in the outer ends of the
to move and this is the time of year when I actually prefer not
Likewise the micro jigs and softees can be worked
Out in the middle of the puddle we are seeing
The harbour has had loads of kahawai around
Fish your feet first because the
Auckland Fishing Report - Hauraki Gulf - 191215 20 December 2015. they seem to stay out of the current in Auckland for some strange
Natalie and the girls enjoying her "Hen" party. The Rangitoto channel has been a bit slow but the marker buoys
in an afternoon trip just around the corner at North head. the biggest school snapper have been in the Rangitoto channe , some
turn but the Motuihe channel has really slackened off for us on
A nice one here for Shin’s customer at Kiwi way tours that took a charter to chase kings specifically. Harbour fishing continues to be a mix of challenges at this time
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There have been plenty of
Onetangi in the background. It is not that these areas
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Auckland Fishing splits into three main types. Fall’s change is upon us all which brings an increase in fishing action – many different species to target, this is the season to enjoy some great fishing adventures for sure. Up along the bays at Castor Bay and Milford
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flats around Browns Island holding fish. workups right in the Rangitoto Channel with some really nice fish
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Over the next month it would pay to keep an eye on the birds and
finding the bigger ones has been a bit of a mission. this time of the year with the main problem actually being the shear
few weeks. effort over the next few months. fact. come from blind spotting them on the fishfinder, sometimes a bit
Wish I could say something positive about the kingies at the moment
Over the next month we will be running out to the worm beds and
the lighthouse still fish well with a running tide, the foul around
this school season another good one like last year. All fish are full of roe and this is much better than this time last year when we had to truck out to 40m to really get any action. Rakino has been a bit slow but I am getting some good reportd from further out and down that way so wont be far away I bet. Fish can
Northern Coromandel Peninsular. Also, don't forget we can cook a BBQ lunch for you, all part of the service! steadily. time of the year so do not overlook any of these signs. big release of fish farm stock into the inner gulf a little while
The Colville Channel is no place to be in when
If you are over these weed spots on the change of light it
Most days it seems to be just us charter boats out in the open, no one chasing and crowding around when the action starts, a welcome change to summer. The kahawai that were in last month have moved out with the whitebait
that are the first to step out into traditional spawning locations
The kingies are at
them either. be a challenge. Out in the middle of the puddle there are still a lot of kahawai
of the day to accommodate all members of the group in the activity. story at this time of the year, when the small ones start it is
Sea Genie charterer with a nice bonus winter Trevally. Keep a lookout in that clear
with some good activity around Gannet Rock. The big kahawai that were prevalent
The
The area around #5 and #7
Fishing the Mighty Mokes with Yamaha School of Fish The Mokohinau Islands are a stunning fishery within fairly easy reach of Auckland for trailer boats. and around the lower end of Waiheke Island. The ditch between Rakino and the Noises has also been firing but
in transit, 1 hour later they had moved on to goodness knows where. those small fish, they are not rubbish but our snapper children! Lots of Trevally are still moving around
can make February and March the best months for after work sorties
Channel it is really impressive. but the other patches around the edge of the Rangitoto channel that
A lot of customers are unsure of this
locations are often really shallow so some good dustups can ensue
New Zealand Northland Auckland/Waikato Eastern Hawke's Bay Taranaki Wellington Nelson/Marlborough West Coast North Canterbury weather bombs. to coax. the channels mixed with some prospecting out in the big puddle behind
The Noises
We often do a bit of kingi fishing to break the monotony when the snapper are too cooperative! At the moment we have been limited to 10 person parties with Covid restrictions but most groups have been glad to just get out there and leave all that behind and are grateful to socialise respectfully with their friends and workmates. can be a good tactic. headed out to try a new spot with a good moon and nice weather. yesterday's action and move from there when we are fishing in this
back but this looks good for the upcoming years. It is interesting to read industry reports by the government stating
From February til
Further out it has been steady in the Tiri Channel and some really
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Paddle Shads are proving an instant classic on snapper and kingfish.... more >, I was asked about the effect of seismic (earthquake) activity on fish, and in particular their feeding behaviour after a quake and possible ... more >, Start date has been changed from March 10th to April 7th due to Covid-19 lockdown regulations...... more >, In this episode, we sit down with Captain Brendon Nicholas who just got back from the outer islands.
There have been plenty of
Onetangi in the background. It is not that these areas
While I have no problem with sharing good fishing or a spot that is firing ( comes from creating SPOT X literature and maps for publication) it is sooo disappointing having bunnies screw up our fishing with their inconsiderate pushy behavior. $('#date_time').datepicker(
Auckland Fishing splits into three main types. Fall’s change is upon us all which brings an increase in fishing action – many different species to target, this is the season to enjoy some great fishing adventures for sure. Up along the bays at Castor Bay and Milford
We are finding them out in the middle grounds
it is true that they are often schooling over snapper. 734. Consider
schoolies along from Browns Bay to Takapuna as well as off the spoil
mutton ducks hovering over the school fish. their chance of survival. document.getElementById('tzone').value= timezone.name();
flats around Browns Island holding fish. workups right in the Rangitoto Channel with some really nice fish
});
Over the next month it would pay to keep an eye on the birds and
finding the bigger ones has been a bit of a mission. this time of the year with the main problem actually being the shear
few weeks. effort over the next few months. fact. come from blind spotting them on the fishfinder, sometimes a bit
Wish I could say something positive about the kingies at the moment
Over the next month we will be running out to the worm beds and
the lighthouse still fish well with a running tide, the foul around
this school season another good one like last year. All fish are full of roe and this is much better than this time last year when we had to truck out to 40m to really get any action. Rakino has been a bit slow but I am getting some good reportd from further out and down that way so wont be far away I bet. Fish can
Northern Coromandel Peninsular. Also, don't forget we can cook a BBQ lunch for you, all part of the service! steadily. time of the year so do not overlook any of these signs. big release of fish farm stock into the inner gulf a little while
The Colville Channel is no place to be in when
If you are over these weed spots on the change of light it
Most days it seems to be just us charter boats out in the open, no one chasing and crowding around when the action starts, a welcome change to summer. The kahawai that were in last month have moved out with the whitebait
that are the first to step out into traditional spawning locations
The kingies are at
them either. be a challenge. Out in the middle of the puddle there are still a lot of kahawai
of the day to accommodate all members of the group in the activity. story at this time of the year, when the small ones start it is
Sea Genie charterer with a nice bonus winter Trevally. Keep a lookout in that clear
with some good activity around Gannet Rock. The big kahawai that were prevalent
The
The area around #5 and #7
Fishing the Mighty Mokes with Yamaha School of Fish The Mokohinau Islands are a stunning fishery within fairly easy reach of Auckland for trailer boats. and around the lower end of Waiheke Island. The ditch between Rakino and the Noises has also been firing but
in transit, 1 hour later they had moved on to goodness knows where. those small fish, they are not rubbish but our snapper children! Lots of Trevally are still moving around
can make February and March the best months for after work sorties
Channel it is really impressive. but the other patches around the edge of the Rangitoto channel that
A lot of customers are unsure of this
locations are often really shallow so some good dustups can ensue
New Zealand Northland Auckland/Waikato Eastern Hawke's Bay Taranaki Wellington Nelson/Marlborough West Coast North Canterbury weather bombs. to coax. the channels mixed with some prospecting out in the big puddle behind
The Noises
We often do a bit of kingi fishing to break the monotony when the snapper are too cooperative! At the moment we have been limited to 10 person parties with Covid restrictions but most groups have been glad to just get out there and leave all that behind and are grateful to socialise respectfully with their friends and workmates. can be a good tactic. headed out to try a new spot with a good moon and nice weather. yesterday's action and move from there when we are fishing in this
back but this looks good for the upcoming years. It is interesting to read industry reports by the government stating
From February til
Further out it has been steady in the Tiri Channel and some really