Fishing in New Zealand
11 species across 18 spots
New Zealand offers fishing across 18 spots with 11 species in marine, marine, brackish waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.
Top Spots
This remote archipelago is a bucket-list destination for many anglers, with its pristine waters and abundant Schlegel's red bass populations.
The remote Three Kings Islands are a challenging but rewarding destination for Hawaiian morwong fishing.
The coastal waters around New Zealand are renowned for their Hiramasa kingfish, particularly around the North Island.
11
Species
18
Spots
Species
11
Sunrise perch
Caprodon schlegelii
marine
Yellowtail amberjack
Seriola lalandi
marine, brackish
Tarakihi
Nemadactylus macropterus
marine
shark bully
Cheimarrichthys fosteri
Splendid alfonsino
Beryx splendens
marine
Aglyptorhynchus venablesi
Aglyptorhynchus venablesi
Butterfly kingfish
Gasterochisma melampus
marine
Great white shark
Carcharodon carcharias
marine, brackish
Striped marlin
Kajikia audax
marine
Shortfin mako
Isurus oxyrinchus
marine
Southern bluefin tuna
Thunnus maccoyii
marine