Fishing Spots ＞ New Zealand
Snapper/kingfish/Tarakihi/Hapuka
3 captains listed · estuary category. A spot in Fat Boy Charters (New Zealand) targeting Snapper/kingfish/Tarakihi/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 ›Tauranga Airport (IATA: TRG) is the nearest, served by domestic flights. By car from Auckland (AKL) it's about 2.5–3 hours. Tauranga Harbour and the Mount Maunganui wharf are close to TRG. Charters head toward Motiti Island (about 16 km offshore) and the deeper game-fishing waters.
Coordinates: -37.6366, 176.1808（Open in Google Maps）
Snapper/kingfish/Tarakihi/Hapuka
Year-round (offshore islands and Mayor Island)
◎ peak: Jan–Mar, Nov–Dec · ○ in season: year-round
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A small charter out of Sulphur Point in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty. Snapper, tarakihi, and kingfish are the core targets, with half-day to full-day trips on offer. Deep-water hapuka, bass, and bluenose, or a Mayor Island expedition, are extra-cost separate options. Working the water off Mount Maunganui, it's a gear-free deal with tackle, bait, and filleting included.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：Snapper
Mild maritime climate. Summer (Feb) has highs of 21°C and nights around 17°C; winter (Jul) is mild, with daytime temperatures in the 10s°C.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 17 |
Offshore game fishing may be cancelled due to strong winds and swell. In bad weather, target snapper in the harbour or nearby, or adjust the schedule.
Things to do in TaurangaFor 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.