Northland Fishing Charters

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Northland: 10 fishing charters available

Big Fish Bay Of Islands
Big Fish Bay Of Islands

Paihia • 21 ft • 4 persons

Big Fish Bay Of Islands takes you fishing around the rich fisheries of New Zealand.

"We had a wonderful day fishing. We caught plenty snappers even saw some local dolphins, and our captain was amazing." —⁠ Athena,
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trips fromUS $422
Get Reel Charters
Get Reel Charters

Paihia • 35 ft • 8 persons

New Zealand is well-known throughout the world as one of the best places to go fishing on this planet.

"We had a great day.  Paul picked us up from Russell Wharf (where other charters were telling us how poor the fishing was)." —⁠ Dave,
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trips fromUS $422
Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ
Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ

Paihia • 30 ft • 7 persons

Days Out Fishing Charters offers unique fishing experience in the rich Bay of Islands.

"THE BEST FISHING EXPERIENCE. This fishing charter was the best we’ve ever been on." —⁠ Muritomu,
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trips fromUS $603

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Andy Mcgaughey Sportsfishing
Andy Mcgaughey Sportsfishing

Paihia • 42 ft • 10 persons

Latest news! Notification that we have been awarded the "Bay of Islands Swordfish Club George Campbell Conservation Trophy" for Charter boat most tagged marlin.

"Despite the time of year Andy was able to find us some great snapper fishing 15mins from Russell." —⁠ Chris,
trips fromUS $223
Captain Bucko Fish And Dive
Captain Bucko Fish And Dive

Paihia • 25 ft • 4 persons

Hoping to go fishing in Paihia? Look no further than Captain Bucko Fish And Dive!
trips fromUS $482
May Marie Charters
May Marie Charters

Paihia • 44 ft • 12 persons

At May Marie Charters, they love taking guests out for an awesome day of charter fishing in the Bay of Islands!

"An awesome experience! The crew were incredibly helpful, taking us out on the boat to the best spots to find fish, baiting our hooks, and teaching us how to fish." —⁠ Owen,
trips fromUS $199
Snap Fishing Ventures – Northland
Snap Fishing Ventures – Northland

One Tree Point • 21 ft • 4 persons

Do you catch yourself fantasizing about being surrounded by azure waters as a big fish bites and the reel screams?
trips fromUS $995
Look ltd – Drone Fishing Outfitters
Look ltd – Drone Fishing Outfitters

Baylys Beach • 4 ft • 20 persons

Baylys Beach has a fish with your name on it, so let your guide Gareth help you catch it!
trips fromUS $241
Target Charters
Target Charters

Paihia • 36 ft • 8 persons

Target Charters offers action packed trips around lucrative fisheries of the Bay of Islands, NZ.

"I had a wonderful time fishing with Target Charters out of Paihia." —⁠ Vicki,
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trips fromUS $217
Fish Tutukaka
Fish Tutukaka

Tutukaka • 35 ft • 12 persons

Book your next trip with Fish Tutukaka and find out what makes the fishing in Tutukaka so unique.
trips fromUS $723
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Fishing in Northland

New Zealand – the land of awe-inspiring beauty, Haka dance, and incredible angling opportunities. With hundreds of miles of streams, rivers, and lakes which offer some of the best big game fishing on the planet, a Northland fishing experience should be at the top of every passionate angler’s bucket list! 
 

What to Expect

 
With so many different bodies of water to discover and explore, you can spend a lifetime fishing the northernmost part of New Zealand. Your fishing path will depend on your angling ambitions, and if you’re not sure where to start, there are plenty Northland fishing charters that can help you find your way.
 

Freshwater Fishing

 
If you’re not sure what all the fuss is about concerning New Zealand’s striking nature and views, all you have to do is book a freshwater fishing expedition. Between the striking scenery and premier fishing, what’s not to love?
 
Trout fishing is all the rage here, and for all the right reasons. Lakes are diligently re-stocked every year, which allows Rainbow and Brown Trout to thrive and grow, so you can easily land a 10-pounder on a good day.
 
Lake Manuwai and Kai Iwi Lakes are some of the most productive spots for Rainbow Trout, especially because the fishery is active year-round. These lakes are also a fun family destination, so your kids can still have a great time while you enjoy excellent fishing.
 
If you’re a fly fishing aficionado, then Wilson’s Dam, Whau Valley Dam, and the Wairoa River are the places to be. Resident Rainbow Trout can’t resist wet flies, but river fishing is recommended for seasoned fly fishermen.
 

Saltwater Fishing

 
It’s no secret that New Zealand is one of the most prominent fisheries in the world, and that trophy chasers come here to face off against the monsters of the deep. A wide array of species is only countered by the sheer quantity of beautiful and hard-fighting fish.
 
The east coast of Northland is a Striped Marlin paradise, and one of the best available spots to target these billed predators. Not to much surprise, most of the world-record-sized catches have been landed right here.
 
Whangaroa Harbour and the Bay of Islands are the Marlin El Dorado, where you can land some real Striped, Black, and Blue monsters. The best time to head out is in the summer months (December–April). The Three Kings Islands are the Striped Marlin hub from March–June.
 
While Marlin are the most coveted fish here, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Yellowtail Amberjack (Kingfish), Pink Snapper, and Swordfish are a close second. All these fish are offshore favourites and going after each of them is a different challenge in itself.
 
While Tuna fishing is best from January–July, the best time to go after Yellowtail is anytime between March and July. Sharks like Blue, Mako, Thresher, and Bronze Whaler are also game, especially in the Bay of Islands from December–April. This is also the place to chase massive Broadbill Swordfish that can weigh 500 pounds and more.
 
Spirits Bay is excellent for targeting anything from Kahawai and Giant Trevally to Snapper and Grouper (Hapuku). All you have to do is choose your prey, and there will be a fishing guide to take you to the next-level fishing action.
 

What to Bring

 
If you’re looking to experience the full potential of Northland fishing, hitting the water with a guide is a foolproof choice.
 
That way, you can relax and bring only drinks, snacks, food, sunscreen, and appropriate clothing and the skipper will take care of everything else. Bear in mind that sometimes you should buy your fishing licence and sometimes the charter will take care of it for you. Discuss this with the crew before you come aboard.
 
After that, you’re but one cast away from your New Zealand fishing adventure!
 

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Northland Fishing Seasons

January

The beginning of the year is the time to visit Northland and all its most abundant fisheries. The Marlin action is superb, Pink Snapper are biting left and right, and Tuna fishing is getting into gear.

February

In February, you’ll have a hard time choosing what to target, seeing that so many monster fish are active. Striped Marlin are all the craze right now, as are Yellowfin Tuna and Pink Snapper. All you have to do is pick.

March
Summer is still in full swing, and fishing is nothing short of extraordinary. Giants of the deep like Tuna, Marlin, Swordfish, and Giant Trevally are all in the cards, as well as Tarakihi, Hapuka, and Pink Snapper closer to shore.
April

This is one of the best months to go after Swordfish in the Bay of Islands, and Yellowfin Tuna is also prowling the waters for their next meal. Marlin action is still top-notch, especially around the Three Kings Islands.

May
As autumn rolls in, your prey will move to deeper, warmer waters, and that’s where you should be to catch something worth your while. The Swordfish bite is still on, while Marlin are taking a break.
June

Kingfish are the most popular catch in June, and they come in impressive sizes. Giant Trevally is a close second, along with Pink Snapper and Hapuka.

July

During the winter, the best thing you can do is to stay closer to land and explore the inshore bite. Tarakihi is great fun to catch on light tackle,. Swordfish in the deep blue is still there for the taking.

August

Head out to chase anything from Yellowtail and Giant Trevally to Pink Snapper, Tarakihi, and Hapuka. Test out different techniques and see what works best to attract the fish to your line.

September
Winter action offers a different flavour of Northland fishing and a breather from the intense offshore action. Stay in the calmer waters and focus on Hapuka, Yellowtail, and Tarakihi.
October

Spring is just around the corner, which means that many species are voracious and ready to gobble down just about anything. This means great Yellowtail, Snapper, Tarakihi, and Hapuka fishing.

November

You can almost feel both inshore and offshore waters coming back to life and that means only one thing – incredible fishing. Marlin are slowly coming back, and giant Pink Snapper and Yellowtail are there for the taking.

December

Giant Trevally are entering the scene and if you wanted to catch a brag-worthy specimen, this is the time to start looking. Striped, Black, and Blue Marlin are waking up, and Pink Snapper and Yellowtail are hanging around too.

Northland Fishing Calendar

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What anglers said about fishing in Northland

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Top Types of Fishing in Northland

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Top Fishing Techniques in Northland

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Top Targeted Species in Northland

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