Fishing Spots ＞ New Zealand
Striped marlin/blue・Black marlin/kingfish/Yellowfin tuna/Hapuka
4 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Wahoo Sports Fishing (New Zealand) targeting Striped marlin/blue・Black marlin/kingfish/Yellowfin tuna/Hapuka. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.
Book / contact the captain directly Google reviews ›Nearest airport is Kerikeri (Bay of Islands Airport / IATA: KKE). About 45–50 min by domestic flight from Auckland (AKL); about 25 min by car from KKE to Paihia. By car from AKL, about 3 hours (about 240 km). About 25 min by car from KKE to Paihia/Russell. Charters depart from the Bay of Islands wharves.
Coordinates: -35.2627, 174.1211（Open in Google Maps）
Striped marlin/blue・Black marlin/kingfish/Yellowfin tuna/Hapuka
Marlin Dec–May.
◎ peak: Jan–Apr · ○ in season: Jan–May, Dec
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Out of Paihia/Russell in the Bay of Islands (North Island, NZ), this charter runs the 12.9m game boat Wahoo. The headliners are striped, blue and black marlin and kingfish, with deep-water hapuku, broadbill (swordfish) and yellowfin also on offer. Skipper Andy McGoughey has lived in Russell for over 30 years. Trips range from light-tackle kingfish half-days to 6-day liveaboard expeditions.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：Marlin
Mild oceanic climate. Highs of 22–23°C in midsummer (Jan–Feb) and around 14°C even in winter (July). Based on climate data for Paihia.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.7 | 15.8 | |||
| 22.8 | 16.5 | |||
| 14.3 | 9.8 |
Strong winds and swell can cancel offshore game fishing. In rough weather, fish inside the bay or adjust the schedule.
Things to do in Bay of IslandsFor days the boat can't sail — book local tours & tickets.See on Klook →Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.