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Fishing guide

Fishing in New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean encompassing the North Island and South Island, alongside extensive waters like the Hauraki Gulf. Its varied topography features the Southern Alps and active volcanism across the North Island.

Country

October

Spring season

12.6 °C

Avg. air temp

19 km/h

Wind

Where to fish in New Zealand

Mapped accesses, methods, and the details that matter for fishing here.

  • Place

    New Zealand
  • Coordinates

    -41.2888, 174.7772
  • Elevation

    12 m
  • Population

    5,158,113
  • Official website

    www.govt.nz
  • Type

    Country

Average air temperature

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Climate data: Copernicus ERA5-Land and Copernicus Marine

Fishing spots

1736

Waters

275

Species

20

Fishing methods

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Float Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Surfcasting
  • Trolling
  • Fly Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Feeder Fishing
  • Live Baiting
  • Popping

Fishing spots in New Zealand

Browse spots by fishing method in New Zealand.

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