Kawhia / Raglan

fishing report

March 27, 2024

Supplied by

Rob Fitzgerald

Venturer fishing charters

Kawhia / Raglan 27 March 2024

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This week's Kawhia fishing report from Rob and Jacqui at Venturer Charters

Hi All,

Fishing has been somewhat up and down but, overall, very good, with some sizeable snapper, gurnard, the odd kingfish, and lots of kahawai. At present, there is an abundance of baitfish around. We had a marlin follow a kahawai up that a customer caught, so it's very fishy out there at the moment. Marlin are still being seen from 40 metres out to the deep. There are plenty of skippies about also in the above depths; little purple and black, and pink and white lures seem to be doing the trick.

Snapper are fairly widespread, from 8 metres just over the bar to 70 metres - you just have to find them. The shallower fish seem to be biting later in the day, though. The weather for the weekend isn't that great on Friday and Saturday, but Sunday and Monday are looking better.

Be safe out there.

Rob & Jacqui Fitzgerald
Venturer fishing charters

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Previous reports

April 12, 2024

Fishing report for Kawhia / Raglan supplied by Rob and Jacqui at Venturer Charters on Friday the 12th of April 2024

February 27, 2024

Steady catches off Albatross Point at depths of 58-65 meters, sizable gurnard, and marlin activity extending into shallower waters of 55-65 meters.

February 22, 2024

Fishing off Marakopa in deeper waters has been unexpectedly productive, with excellent catches of snapper and a standout game fishing season, despite an unusual shift from traditional closer-in spots.

February 1, 2024

Fishing south of Kawhia continues to be productive, with barracouta strips proving top bait, although upcoming strong winds and 5-meter swells suggest a pause in fishing activities this weekend.

January 25, 2024

Tough fishing near Kawhia has improved, with successful catches of snapper, gurnard, and kahawai, and the anticipation of marlin closer to shore as water conditions continue to be favourable.

January 11, 2024

A mix of great and challenging fishing days off Marakopa with catches of snapper, gurnard, kahawai, and kingfish, and anticipates a promising marlin season ahead.

December 15, 2023

Recent fishing trips have been highly successful, with quick limits of average-sized snapper and plenty of gurnard...

December 1, 2023

Fishing in full spring mode with rapid catches of up to 140 fish in an hour, a rise in barracouta and gurnard, and promising signs for kingfish and game fishing as water temperatures approach 18 degrees.

November 17, 2023

Exceptional fishing off Albatross Point has yielded up to 170 snapper in under two hours, with a variety of baits effective and settled weather promising great conditions for upcoming west coast fishing trips.

October 11, 2023

This week's fishing update brings a mix of weather challenges, fish on the move in closer with promising catches, with Gurnard taking the spotlight.