Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands on the coast in Northland. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Next hours
Likely catch now (5 species)
About the fishing here
Bay of Islands is a coastal fishing spot in Northland. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Hapuku, Snapper, Striped Marlin, Yellowtail Kingfish and Australian Salmon.
Hapuku fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
The Bay of Islands is an area on the east coast of the Far North District of the North Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most popular fishing, sailing and tourist destinations in the country, and has been renowned internationally for its big-game fishing since American author Zane Grey publicised it in the 1930s. It is 60 km (37 mi) north-west of the city of Whangārei. Cape Reinga, at the northern tip of the country, is about 210 km (130 mi) by road further to the north-west.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Bay of Islands?
Popular catches here include Hapuku, Snapper, Striped Marlin, Yellowtail Kingfish and Australian Salmon.
Do you need a fishing license at Bay of Islands?
Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.
When is the best time to fish Bay of Islands?
Hapuku fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Bay of Islands right now?
Right now Hapuku is the most likely catch, at about 28%.