Big Fish Bay Of Islands takes you fishing around the rich fisheries of New Zealand. These waters are home to a variety of species, whether it's reef fish or big game. Year-round, Capt.
"What a great day out on the water! From start to finish, this fishing trip was absolutely top-notch." — Helen,
New Zealand is well-known throughout the world as one of the best places to go fishing on this planet.
"Thank you Paul, for such a great day's fishing - visiting North Island, New Zealand - I wanted to catch a decent Snapper & a Kingfish …." — Daryl,
Days Out Fishing Charters offers unique fishing experience in the rich Bay of Islands.
"Darren is an exceptional Skipper. Thanks RNZN for developing people of this quality." — Adriaan,
Latest news! Notification that we have been awarded the "Bay of Islands Swordfish Club George Campbell Conservation Trophy" for Charter boat most tagged marlin.
"We did the 6-hour fishing charter with Wahoo Sports Fishing, and it was hands-down the best charter I’ve ever been on." — Pernell,
Target Charters offers action packed trips around lucrative fisheries of the Bay of Islands, NZ. These waters are known around the world for Marlin.
"We went out on a half day snapper fish 7am to 1pm.
6 of us caught our quota by 11am." — Peter,
At May Marie Charters, they love taking guests out for an awesome day of charter fishing in the Bay of Islands! No matter what your expectations are, the crew will work hard every time to exceed them and make this trip an adventure you'll never forg
"In 2025, I used MAY MARIE CHARTERS for the first time. It was my inaugural trip with a professional team in the Bay of Islands." — Renata,
Sea Dragon welcomes you to the stunning waters of Whangarei. Depending on the season, you might hook into Kingfish, Striped Marlin, Tarakihi, Blue Shark, and whatever else is biting. For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish.
Russell Fishing Charters offer unparalleled access to the rich waters of New Zealand's Bay of Islands, renowned for its diverse marine ecosystem and year-round angling opportunities. This premier destination is celebrated for exceptional snapper fishing, with abundant populations of 1-2kg specimens commonly found near seafloors, estuaries, and sandbanks. Anglers regularly land trophy-sized kingfish, famous for their powerful fights and frequent presence around the islands' volcanic structures.
The Bay's deep-water game fishing attracts enthusiasts targeting striped, blue, and black marlin during summer months, alongside migratory tuna species and broadbill swordfish. Inshore waters teem with kahawai, trevally, gurnard, and john dory, while crayfish inhabit rocky crevices. Charter options range from family-friendly inshore trips to specialized offshore expeditions, utilizing modern vessels equipped with radar, fish-finders, and GPS navigation for precise angling. With sheltered locations available during rough conditions and convenient Russell boat ramps, the destination combines reliable fishing with breathtaking coastal scenery and significant historical sites.
