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Early Spring Snapper School

August 22, 2026 Auckland 2 photos
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Snapper (Pink)
Snapper (Pink)
Gurnard
Gurnard

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Early Spring school of snappers encountered
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Michael Wang
Auckland, New Zealand
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Ready to catch some fish in Auckland? Look no further than NZ Legend Boating Academy! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Michael is prepared to put you on fish. Depending on conditions, you might hook into John Dory, Kahawai, Pink Snapper, K...

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