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Bay of Islands Fishing Report: Highlights & Tips for May 2026
Finally a break in the SE winds that have been constant over the last 2 weeks, so we took the opportunity to get out. Judging by the number of trailers at the boat ramp, so did everyone else! Our plan was to check the deep and snag a few snapper for a feed. We didn’t quite get to the target spot as came across a large raft of birds sitting over huge bait balls around the 50m mark. We did the usual slow drift across the area and started off with some sizeable blue mackerel taking the jigs. Few snapper...
Bay of Islands Fishing Report – April 1, 2026
A very happy Paul with his PB snapper that won heaviest snapper!
Bay of Islands Fishing Report – April 30, 2026
Gavin, Doris and Pete with some lovely eating panny snapper.
Bay of Islands Fishing Report – November 2025
Finally! The Bay is officially on fire! I’m pleased to report a number of workups have been observed and some great school snapper under them. A story, too good not to be told! Last Tuesday morning we were out in a strong easterley wind with greater than 1 meter swells, which was quite “sporty” to say the least! I was fishing a slow pitch jig and hooked into a nice string puller when pop! I lost my lure. Knot failure!!! Reminder to self! Pay attention and check your rigs! Well, imagine our surprise when a few minutes later Barbara fishing...