1. New Zealand

Fishing in New Zealand

Fishing in New Zealand includes saltwater fishing along the coastline as well as freshwater opportunities in rivers and lakes. Nearshore fishing targets a mix of coastal and reef species, while offshore trips often focus on pelagic fish such as tuna and mackerel depending on season and location.

Types of species in New Zealand

Trout
Trout
Amberjack
Amberjack
Perch
Perch
Salmon
Salmon
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Top fishing spots in New Zealand

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Waimakariri River

, New Zealand

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Rangataua Bay

Auckland, New Zealand

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Frankton Arm

, New Zealand

4.5
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Mangaone Stream

Taranaki, New Zealand

4.2
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Inner Harbour

, New Zealand

4.0
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Magazine Bay

Auckland, New Zealand

4.3
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Tekapo Canal

Canterbury, New Zealand

4.7
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Turitea Stream

Wellington, New Zealand

4.4
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Town Reach

, New Zealand

4.0
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Oriental Bay

, New Zealand

3.3
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Biggest catches in New Zealand

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New Zealand fishing reports

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Brown trout

Turitea Stream

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Brown trout

Turitea Stream

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Rainbow trout

Avon River/Otakaro

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Grass carp

Mangaone Stream

33 in · 18 lb

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Grass carp

Mangaone Stream

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Eastern Australian salmon

Oriental Bay

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Snoek

Oriental Bay

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Grass carp

Mangaone Stream

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Brown trout

Turitea Stream

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Rainbow trout

Turitea Stream

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FAQ about fishing in New Zealand

Some of the most popular species anglers target in New Zealand include Trout, Amberjack, and Perch. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across New Zealand.
Some of the most popular fishing spots in New Zealand include Waimakariri River, Rangataua Bay, and Frankton Arm. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in New Zealand, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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Popular States in New Zealand
TaranakiAucklandWellingtonOtago
Popular species in New Zealand
Australasian snapperRainbow troutEastern Australian salmonBrown troutSouthern yellowtail amberjackEuropean perchChinook salmonCrevalle jackRed gurnardBlue codYellow-eye mulletShortfin eelJohn doryGrass carpCommon carpSpotty wrasseCommon ruddPiked dogfishGummy sharkJackass morwongBlue mokiLargemouth bassTub gurnardNew Zealand longfin eelLandlocked atlantic salmonExplore species
Popular fishing waters in New Zealand
Waimakariri RiverRangataua BayFrankton ArmMangaone StreamInner HarbourMagazine BayTekapo CanalTuritea StreamTown ReachOriental BayWaikato RiverSouth BayPilot BayLake RuataniwhaLambton HarbourWelcome BayLittle Shoal BayAvon River/OtakaroOhau RiverSunkist BayPopular Waters