Fishing Spots ＞ New Zealand
Southern bluefin tuna/Yellowfin tuna/Striped・Blue marlin/kingfish/Hapuka
3 captains listed · sea category. A spot in The Gambler Fishing Charters (New Zealand) targeting Southern bluefin tuna/Yellowfin tuna/Striped・Blue marlin/kingfish/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 ›Whakatane's town centre and harbour are close to WHK. Charters make day trips to White Island (about 49 km offshore) and Ranfurly Banks.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland (AKL) | Air Chathams direct | About 45 min | To Whakatane Airport (WHK). 5 flights a week |
| Rotorua (ROT) / Tauranga (TRG) Airport | Airport pickup | Can be arranged | |
| Whakatane Airport (WHK) | Nearby | Close to central Whakatane / the port. Charters run day trips to White Island (about 49 km offshore) and Ranfurly Banks |
Coordinates: -37.953, 176.9903（Open in Google Maps）
Southern bluefin tuna/Yellowfin tuna/Striped・Blue marlin/kingfish/Hapuka
Marlin Dec–Apr, southern bluefin tuna in winter
◎ peak: Jan–Apr, Dec · ○ in season: year-round
See what else is in season now →
Based in Whakatane in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, this charter runs out to the active volcanic island of White Island. The 10 m catamaran carries live-bait tanks and outriggers to target the famed big kingfish and hapuka, plus bluefin and yellowfin tuna and marlin. Southern bluefin tuna run from late June to early August, producing fish in the 40-130 kg class.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：Tuna Marlin
The mild maritime climate of the Bay of Plenty. Summers are warm with plenty of sunshine, and winters are mild. Monthly high/low temperature data for Whakatane could not be confirmed, so figures are omitted.
Because it involves about 49 km of open-ocean voyaging to the offshore active-volcano island, trips are cancelled in strong winds and swell. In bad weather, the schedule is adjusted.
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.