What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Paihia for the first time?

This is not the best time of year for fishing in the Bay of Islands but it was still a great morning out on the water, and we did bring home dinner. For lots of fish, probably another time (not New Year's peak) better.

At this time of the year, you have to expect that there will be a greater number of boats on the water during holiday time. Fishing is always going to be a hit and miss game. Sometimes they bite and sometimes they do not. Fewer boats probably mean that you may have more success. For me, the lack of fish did not detract from trawling around the beautiful coves and getting enjoyment from the trip as a whole.

Good fishing/sounds like fishing may be better in March and April but we caught fish/had a good time

The morning trip is best with comfortable boat and beautiful views to see in the bay of islands

Get an experienced captain and look to have a period of tide rising to get best chance of success.

Get out with Derek on Big Fish charters and have a go. You won't be disappointed!!!

Difficult time of year but still plenty of fish to catch if you put the time in