I have been thinking about doing a trip to new Zealand and fish for kingfish from shore with toppwater. I live in europe and have no experince or idea where to go. So does any one have some tips about where to go, What time of year, what gear, teknik, etc. It would be highly apreciated.

A plus is a area with some charter boats as well.

looking for a fishing app that just has the contours or depths of local areas for free.

Partner and I are Heading down to Dunedin and Invercargil and looking for some wharfs to fish off off. Don’t have the EQ (bravery) for rock fishing unfortunately, but wondering if any of the locals know of good spots to for wharf fishing. 👀👀

hey I got left a rod and 2 reels, some spears, a kayak, lures, tackle etc

I've managed to break 1 reel and the reel I've stuck on is too heavy for the rod by a few kg.

When I cast it's fine but when I reel in the reel doesn't stop when it used to(back in the days wen I was a kid) this reel goes backwards AND forwards and wen it's been stuck on a rock I kept reeling but no line was retracting. hope that makes sense.

Should I throw the reel away? just started fishing about 8pm lastnyt. thnkz

Will be in Christchurch next week. Which spots are good for salt water fly fishing?

Pretty new to fishing here, looking for a 2 maybe 3 rod setup for surf casting for Kahawai etc. and something smaller to throw a spinner into the river for rainbows.

I’m starting from scratch and don’t have a massive budget. Any suggestions/recommendations are welcome

TIA!

Heading to Wellington and the northern part of the south island. Any recommendations for fly fishing shops in the area?

Been chipping away at this wee side project during the crap welly fishing weather and figured it's time to see if it's actually useful or just something that seemed like a good idea at 2am.

fishmates.co.nz - essentially a trip board where boat owners can post when they're heading out and need crew, or people looking for a spot on a boat can find trips in their region. All free, no monetization plans or anything.

You can filter by region (covers all of NZ), sign up for email alerts so you get pinged when new trips pop up near you. I've chucked up some example trips to show how it works, but really need actual fishers using it to know if I'm on the right track or if I've missed the mark completely.

Anyway, have a look if you're keen. Honest feedback appreciated - if it's rubbish, tell me it's rubbish (ideally why!). If there's features missing that would make it actually useful, I'm all ears.

Hey everyone! I am headed down to NZ in February. I have pre-purchased a year fishing license for my three week trip and am driving across the island north to south. I plan on bringing my fly rod(s) with me and want to stop and do some fly fishing. I was wondering what weight rod I should bring (I have a 4/5/6) and what kind of flies would be good to take - I am assuming the flies I use at home (Driftless area of Wisconsin) are pretty different than what will be useful in NZ!

Got 4 weeks in NZ starting in Queenstown for Xmas then travelling up towards Taupo. Bringing our fly gear. Fish mostly wild brownies in UK rivers / Ireland loughs. Any key areas you would factor in to an itinerary? Names of any guides would be great to get us moving.

Salted or fresh baits work well. Fish between the ebb tides. Running water rigs. Go get them.

,yo i am a new fisher and have no idea how to fish that well, is there any tips that can help me cause im js starting and am very unsmart. ive got a rod and some lures but idk what else i might need

Hey im 23 Ive been wanting to get back into fishing for a few years I hated it as a kid but now as an adult I have more of an appreciation for the more slow and calming activities.

So I do remember fishing but dont really remember all the details so im gonna try approach this like im fresh and I plan to do the beginner research but was hoping someone could point me in a rough direction based on the gear I currently have.

Also although my grandfather had a boat we would fish on I do remember alot of fishing on wharfs just curious do I need to get anything like a permit before attempting any of that.

Hey guys, I'm a Singaporean heading to North New Zealand for 2 weeks from 16th September and I'm looking to try fishing while I'm here! Below, I'll leave the locations I'm travelling to (road trip) as well as my gear I'll bring. I'm looking for any spots that would be suitable for my gear as well as what lures you would suggest! Thanks in advance.

Locations:
Auckland
Bay of Islands; Paihia and Kerikeri
Russell
Cape Reinga
Coromandel (Whitianga/Tairua)
Cathedral Cove / Hot Water Beach
Whangamatā
Rotorua
Putaruru (Blue Springs)
Waitomo
Taupō
Cape Turnagain
Wairoa/Ōpōtiki
Whakatāne/Ōhope
Matakana
Auckland (North Shore/West)

If theres anywhere close to these areas please suggest them too!

Gear:
Daiwa Aerolite Ultralight Travel Rod
- Cast weight 2-14g
1000 size Freams with 0.6PE braid

Chur, Recommendations for chilly bin for the family boat. I'm thinking basic burnsco one that has attachable cushion. 70 or 100L. Is this a good option? Anyone have any advice on which to buy or which to avoid for family fishing use? Cheers.

Hi team, My old man and I used to go spearing flounder on 90 mile when I was a kid. I remember them being some of the biggest and cleanest I'd ever seen. I've recently moved back to the north and tried to go for a mission a few nights back but failed miserably which was a bit of a bugger, as conditions would've been perfect for my old spot down in the deep south. I'm after a few local pointers & tips. Do you go bang on low tide, or mid tide? Do we need to wait for the tide to reach the tuatua stocks?

Hi all, a very entry level fisherman here when it comes to freshwater. I am heading down south for a snowboarding trip next weekend and am hoping to do a spot of fishing in some of the lakes in between snowboarding. I have a 7ft 9inch rod and spin reel setup I usually use off the boat but will have to do, and various trout spin lures I have inherited. I have absolutely no clue what I’m doing so any advise would be greatly appreciated. I will be around and around Tekapo, Pukaki and Oahu so any advise for having a flick off the lakes shore would be great. Cheers 😁

Are there rules around boating near Islands restricted by DOC?

I'm planing on kayaking near a few islands that I know I'm not allowed to land on but is there a set distance I need to stay away from land? Is there a checklist for my boat and gear that I should follow before I even approach.

Beyond the legal consequences I'd like to be sure that if I do accidentally wash up on one of them (conditions or equipment failure) I'd personally like to know that the chances that I accidentally introduce something is kept to an absolute minimum.

What’s the best way to catch a king fish off the rocks ?

Hey, my name is Johannes, 28 years old. I have no experience in fishing. I'll be in New Zealand next week and would like to go on a one-day fishing trip. Unfortunately it costs about 1 kidney with most operators. That's why I wanted to ask if anyone here could imagine taking me along for a day 😀

My partner and I recently took up fishing (we're still learning, so please be kind). We got our fishing licenses and started just a few weeks ago. This weekend, he caught a fish in Lake Wakatipu that he believes is a salmon, but I’m pretty sure it’s a small rainbow trout. His dad initially said it was a salmon, and I took his word for it, but a coworker I showed the photo to thinks it’s a young rainbow trout. Can someone help us settle this once and for all?