Sea Fishing

The black marlin (Istiompax indica) is one of New Zealand’s most prized billfish, renowned for its size, power, and rarity. Found mainly in northern waters, these elusive giants offer a true challenge for big game anglers. Discover the best fishing spots, tips, and record-breaking catches of this iconic species.

Albacore tuna are a prized game fish in New Zealand, known for their long pectoral fins, strong runs, and excellent table quality. Learn about their size, habits, distribution, and the best fishing techniques for trolling lures, light tackle, and saltwater fly fishing.

Join the excitement as Dick Marquand chases powerful yellowtail kingfish off the Fiordland Coast with fishing legends Peter Goadby and Sir William Stevenson. Learn the finer points of high-speed trolling! “We did another run past these rocks and, this time, four lures were taken in a confusion of straining rods and screaming reels.”

Discover New Zealand’s premier game fishing destination at the remote Three Kings Islands. Renowned for marlin, tuna, and kingfish, these nutrient-rich waters offer world-class fishing adventures accessible via liveaboard charters from Mangonui.

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Ambergris! What’s this ambergris? Well, it comes from the sea, and you boaties and shore fishermen.

Marlin Hunting – The Quest for a Beakie By Dick Marquand I read with great.

We Boated Past the Graveyard of over 125 Shipwrecks By Warwick Judkins You wanna catch.

Marlin – Mt Maunganui – Astrolabe Reef – Happy 60th Birthday by Andrew Padlie What.

The gulper eel, or pelican eel, is a deep-sea marvel found at depths of 1,500–3,000 metres. With a gigantic mouth, glowing tail, and strange feeding habits, it is one of the most extraordinary creatures ever to wash up on New Zealand shores.