Fishing Spots ＞ New Zealand
Striped marlin/Yellowfin tuna/Broadbill swordfish/Shark/kingfish
3 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Santana Fishing Charters (New Zealand) targeting Striped marlin/Yellowfin tuna/Broadbill swordfish/Shark/kingfish. 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 ›Departs from Whangaroa Harbour. Known as 'the marlin capital of New Zealand.' Marlin, tuna and large kingfish right outside the harbour, with kingfish also targetable inside the bay.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland (AKL) | Car | About 3.5 hrs | |
| Auckland (AKL) | Flight | About 45-50 min | To Kerikeri Airport (KKE) |
| Kerikeri Airport (KKE) | Car | About 40 min | To Whangaroa |
| Whangaroa Harbour | Boat | Departure point. Marlin, tuna, and large kingfish just outside the harbour, and kingfish inside the bay too |
Coordinates: -35.0489, 173.7386（Open in Google Maps）
Striped marlin/Yellowfin tuna/Broadbill swordfish/Shark/kingfish
Marlin Jan–May.
◎ peak: Feb–Mar · ○ in season: Jan–May
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A big-game specialist home-ported at Whangaroa Harbour at the top of New Zealand. Aboard a 42-foot Perrin Columbia, chasing striped marlin, tuna, shark, and kingfish. Striped marlin peak Dec-Apr, and pushing out to the Three Kings makes Mar-Jun the hub. Kingfish run Mar-Jul, and broadbill are best from late summer into autumn.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page：Marlin
*Official embeds of each channel's public videos. Click to play on YouTube.
Mild oceanic climate of Northland's east coast. Warm in midsummer and mild in winter (similar to the Bay of Islands). Figures are omitted as monthly high/low temperature data for Whangaroa could not be confirmed.
Offshore game fishing can be cancelled by strong winds and swell. In rough weather, target kingfish/snapper inside the bay or reschedule.
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.