Northland Fishing Charters

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Top Fishing Charters in Northland

Northland: 9 fishing charters available

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21 ft

Up to 4 people

Big Fish Bay Of Islands

4.9/5 (126 reviews)
Paihia
Big Fish Bay Of Islands takes you fishing around the rich fisheries of New Zealand. These waters are home to a variety of species, whether it’s reef fish or big game. Year-round, Capt.

"Let me start by saying Capt.Derek is the hardest working captain I’ve seen." —⁠ Alan,
Trips from
US $444
Trips from
US $444
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42 ft

Up to 10 people

Andy Mcgaughey Sportsfishing

4.9/5 (25 reviews)
Paihia
Latest news! Notification that we have been awarded the "Bay of Islands Swordfish Club George Campbell Conservation Trophy" for Charter boat most tagged marlin.

"Andy an his deck hand Sam were great. We had 4 days on board and were treated fantastically." —⁠ George,
Trips from
US $651
Trips from
US $651
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35 ft

Up to 8 people

Get Reel Charters

4.6/5 (47 reviews)
Paihia
New Zealand is well-known throughout the world as one of the best places to go fishing on this planet.

"First time taking my family fishing for kingfish and was satisfied with how Paul provided a warm welcome and showcased his professionalism to the highest standard especially putting us on the kingfish within ten minutes of fishing." —⁠ Albert,
Trips from
US $414
Trips from
US $414
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30 ft

Up to 7 people

Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ

5.0/5 (49 reviews)
Paihia
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,
Trips from
US $711
Trips from
US $711
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44 ft

Up to 12 people

May Marie Charters

4.8/5 (167 reviews)
Paihia
At May Marie Charters, they love taking guests out for an awesome day of charter fishing in the Bay of Islands! No matter what your expectations are, the crew will work hard every time to exceed them and make this trip an adventure you’ll never forg

"Even though fishing in winter promised to be more challenging than in summer, we were not disappointed with this trip." —⁠ Doug,
Trips from
US $195
Trips from
US $195
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21 ft

Up to 4 people

Snap Fishing Ventures – Northland

One Tree Point
Do you catch yourself fantasizing about being surrounded by azure waters as a big fish bites and the reel screams? A trip with Snap Fishing Ventures is no dream and it looks just like that! Come on down to New Zealand and climb on board their 21’ Fy
Trips from
US $977
Trips from
US $977
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36 ft

Up to 8 people

A Fishing Experience

4.7/5 (56 reviews)
Paihia
Target Charters offers action packed trips around lucrative fisheries of the Bay of Islands, NZ. These waters are known around the world for Marlin.

"If you wanted to go fishing and catch fish for tea I would 100%..." —⁠ George,
Trips from
US $225
Trips from
US $225
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25 ft

Up to 4 people

Captain Bucko Fish And Dive

5.0/5 (14 reviews)
Paihia
Hoping to go fishing in Paihia? Look no further than Captain Bucko Fish And Dive! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Bucko is prepared to put you on fish.

"I’m not sure it could have gone much better! We booked a 1/2 day Kingfish charter after a few days of unsettled weather, but conditions were perfect for us." —⁠ Richard,
Trips from
US $474
Trips from
US $474
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Up to 20 people

Look ltd – Drone Fishing Outfitters

Baylys Beach
Baylys Beach has a fish with your name on it, so let your guide Gareth help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, he and his experienced team are prepared to put you on fish.
Trips from
US $237
Trips from
US $237

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Fishing in Northland

Northland, New Zealand, stands as a premier global fishing destination, renowned for its exceptional saltwater angling opportunities. Often hailed as the "Angler's El Dorado," this region boasts some of New Zealand's most prolific fishing grounds, holding world records for striped marlin, yellowtail kingfish, and snapper. Its nutrient-rich waters attract an extraordinary diversity of game species, including majestic black marlin, powerful yellowfin tuna, acrobatic kingfish, and trophy-sized snapper that thrive along the coastline.

The Bay of Islands and Whangaroa Harbour serve as iconic hubs for big-game fishing, where marlin migrations peak during summer months. Inshore enthusiasts find abundant action near Karikari Peninsula and around the Poor Knights Islands marine reserve, accessible through Tutukaka. Year-round opportunities range from battling hard-fighting kingfish on jigs to landing plate-sized tarakihi and snapper exceeding 14kg in weight.

Northland's unique geography combines deep-sea trenches with coastal reefs, creating ideal habitats for everything from broadbill swordfish in deep offshore canyons to massive marlin patrolling current lines. The region's charter operations leverage decades of local expertise, ensuring anglers can effectively target seasonal runs while practicing sustainable techniques. With its pristine marine environments and consistent catches, Northland delivers unforgettable angling adventures across diverse fisheries.

Northland

4.8/5
Based on 29,222 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

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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