Hapuku fishing
About Hapuku
A large, deep-dwelling wreckfish of New Zealand waters that holds over reefs, foul ground and deep pinnacles, prized as a superb table fish. Anglers drop large baits and heavy jigs to the bottom in deep water, often well offshore. It pulls hard with steady, heavy power and must be turned quickly before it reaches its rocky lair.
Typical size: Typically 5 to 25 kg; trophy fish exceed 60 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 80 kg (varies by region).
Season, time and habitat
Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Common questions
When is the best time to catch Hapuku?
Hapuku fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, day, dusk.
Where can you catch Hapuku?
Hapuku is most often found in coast. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.