Beach fishing

Whakatane is rated by top fishing correspondents as New Zealand’s best all round fishing destination. During the summer months many different fish can be caught in the waters accessed from the port of Whakatane. These include Yellow fin, Skipjack, and Albacore tuna, along with sharks and Marlin, congregating to feed on huge shoals of baitfish from December to late April. Whakatane is the country’s yellow-fin tuna “capital” but superb fighting marlin along with snapper and hapuka lurk around the many off shore reefs. Our charter boat fleet is ready and waiting to seek them out and assist with your fishing experience. Local operators have a sustainable fishing policy and will strive to make your fishing or diving trip, from Whakatane, a memorable experience.

Or for land based ocean fishing, there are many accessible beaches up and down the coast, which are ideal for surfcasting. There is also plenty of opportunity to fish for trout in Eastern Bay rivers and streams with a guide or on your own.

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