Fishing in New Zealand ➡️️️️ Explore the best fishing spots and areas

Q: 🎣 What are anglers currently catching in New Zealand?

Recent catches logged in New Zealand include Red codling , Eastern Australian salmon , Common octopus , with active reports coming in from waters like Oamaru Creek and Ivey Bay . What's biting changes week to week depending on weather, water temperature, and season. Open the Fishbrain app to see the latest reports from New Zealand in real time — including bait, conditions, and exact locations.

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New Zealand fishing reports

Eastern Australian salmon

Ivey Bay

length · weight

Red codling

Oamaru Creek

length · weight

Eastern Australian salmon

Ivey Bay

14 in · 1 lb

Common octopus

Ivey Bay

length · weight

Silver warehou

Sawyers Bay

length · weight

Northern kelp crab

Sawyers Bay

length · weight

Grass carp

Mangaone Stream

44 in · 33 lb

Grass carp

Mangaone Stream

50 in · 40 lb

Draughtsboard shark

Oamaru Creek

39 in · 20 lb

Yellow-eye mullet

Ivey Bay

length · weight

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FAQ about fishing in New Zealand

🐟 What are the best fish species to catch 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.

🌊 Where are the top fishing spots in New Zealand?

Some of the most popular fishing spots in New Zealand include Waimakariri River, Frankton Arm, and Mangaone Stream. 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.

🎣 What are anglers currently catching in New Zealand?

Recent catches logged in New Zealand include Red codling, Eastern Australian salmon, and Common octopus, with active reports coming in from waters like Oamaru Creek and Ivey Bay. What's biting changes week to week depending on weather, water temperature, and season.

Open the to see the latest reports from New Zealand in real time — including bait, conditions, and exact locations.

Fishing in New Zealand

Types of species in New Zealand

Top fishing spots in New Zealand

Biggest catches in New Zealand

New Zealand fishing reports

FAQ about fishing in New Zealand