Can you fish off Paihia Wharf?
Paihia Wharf, Bay of Islands: Does produce plenty of kahawai. Watch out for big stingrays picking up your bait.
Where can I fish in Coromandel?
Coromandel Hot Spots
- Northern Most Point, Coromandel. 36 28’07.04S 175 22’03.36E. Target species: Snapper, kingfish, kahawai.
- Square Top Island/Pinnacles. 36 27’42S 175 24’24E. Target species: Kingfish.
- Red Mercury. 36 37’17.65S 175 56’32E. Target species: Snapper.
Where can I fish in Bay of Islands?
Top fishing spots in the Bay of Islands
- Nine Pin.
- Cape Brett.
- Middle Reef.
- Bird Rock.
- The Capstan.
- Black Rocks Whale Rock.
- Red Head.
- Hapuku Rock.
How do you catch snapper in Coromandel?
Try and find deep water with a bit of a point and plenty of current – most of these will produce fish but only at certain times of the day and sometimes you will see the same fish every 2-3 hours and on the 2nd or 3rd sighting he will nail your live bait.
Can you fish on Russell Island?
The Russell Island RSL Fishing Club was established in 2001. It’s a fishing and family club with more than 140 members who regularly turn up at functions. They have fortnightly fishing competitions and weigh-ins on Sunday afternoons, as well as regular social gatherings down at Sandy Beach.
How do you catch kingfish in Coromandel?
Some of the best known and most successful pins in the Coromandel are located around the Alderman Islands, Mercury Islands, north of Ohinau, and the pins north of Cuvier Island. Well recognised hot spots to drop livies or jigs….Where to look for kingfish
- steep pins or reef structure.
- current.
- baitfish.
Where can I fish on Russell Island?
Where to go fishing in Russell Island – Wahine Dr Boat Ramp?
- Logan River Mouth.
- Rocky Point.
- Flatrock.
- Russel Island South.
- Browns Bay.
- Russel Island Jetties.
- Double Island.
- Canaipa Channel.
Can you eat spotty fish NZ?
Spotties are an ‘endemic species’. This means they are only found in Aotearoa New Zealand. Spotties aren’t good eating as they only usually grow to 25cm in length. Spotties occur throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
What is the best lure for kingfish?
The most effective for larger kingfish have been the Nomad Stick bait and popper range. The Nomad Riptide has amazing action and a reputable lure for a large range of pelagics. Sinking hard bodies are the go to when fish are not feeding or pushing bait to the surface.