Can you fish off Paihia Wharf?

Can you fish off Paihia Wharf?

Paihia Wharf, Bay of Islands: Does produce plenty of kahawai. Watch out for big stingrays picking up your bait.

Can you fish in Paihia?

Snapper is easily the most popular fish to catch in the Bay of Islands. If you’re not sure how to cook it, Paihia has a few eateries in town who will cook it for you at a minimal cost.

How do you catch a fish on a wharf?

Here are a few tips to enhance your wharf fishing experience.

1. CAST YOUR FISHING LINE CLOSE TO THE WHARF. Wharves provide water access well beyond the shoreline, so there’s no need for enormous casts into the abyss.
2. USE THE CURRENT ADVANTAGE.
3. WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT.
4. A SAFE LANDING.

Where can I fish in Bay of Islands?

Top fishing spots in the Bay of Islands

• Nine Pin.
• Cape Brett.
• Middle Reef.
• Bird Rock.
• The Capstan.
• Black Rocks Whale Rock.
• Red Head.
• Hapuku Rock.

Can you fish in the Bay of Islands?

Recognised as a world class fishing destination, the Bay of Islands marine habitat continues to provide both local and international fishers with memorable fishing experiences. In addition, the bay is sheltered from most weather by the extensive Cape Brett peninsula and countless islands.

Where are crayfish in the Bay of Islands?

While crayfish can be found in most places in the Bay of Islands, the best diving spots for it would probably be on the coast between Ninepin and the Cavalli’s. The eastern side of the Cape Brett Peninsular can be a good choice as well.

What tide is best for wharf fishing?

The tide is important and overall, I have generally found the three hours either side of high tide to produce the best fishing off wharves. Sometimes the fishing can be slow on the slack water periods but the few hours when the current is moving around the high tide often bring success.

What’s the best rig for pier fishing?

The best rig is a 24in 20lb mono Carolina rig with 1-2oz egg lead. Bull minnows are the preferred bait, but live shrimp, Berkley gulp and strip baits made from fish bellies will work. Fish along the length of the pier not out from the pier. Normally the lee side or down wind side of the pier is best.

How many snapper are you allowed per day?

7 30
Table 1: Individual species daily limits within the combined bag limit

What is the fish limit in NZ?

For the North Island and west coast of the South Island (Auckland/Kermadec, and the Central and Challenger Fisheries Management Areas) all finfish species, including those with individual species limit, are now part of a combined daily bag limit of 20 finfish per person, per day.