Known as a popular sport and a favourite past time, fishing gets you closer than you could ever imagine to the wonders of nature and its different beautiful marine life.
Part of the activities on our first day of tours in the Bay of Islands is Dusk Fishing — allowing our guests to enjoy the beautiful scenery at sundown while learning a new outdoor skill. With an amazing backdrop of islands dotted around the Bay, dusk fishing in the crystal clear waters of the Bay of Islands gives you an intimate experience and the chance to fulfil an age-old need of pursuing and catching.
Snapper are popularly known as a handsome species and super tasty to cook up for dinner. Fish like Trevally, Hapuku, Tarakihi, Kahawai, Kingfish and Marlin also live here — so you can catch them if you're lucky!
There is nothing better than getting a taste of your own catch. After giving your best efforts, our crew will prepare and serve them for you as long as the catch is within legal sizing. A fresh catch guarantees an exquisite flavour — truly an extraordinary dining experience while cruising through the Bay of Islands.
BEST MONTHS FOR FISHING
The best months for Kahawai, Snapper and Trevally are between December and June. From June to October you'll find the best catch of Kingfish.
As this activity requires minimum skills, guests of all ages can definitely experience the fun — it's always more exciting for families when kids get their very first catch. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a newbie, there is a fish for you and our crew would be glad to assist you all the way.