Latest from Fishing Industry

Snapper rising to the fisherman's bait in NZ's warmer oceans, as other species sink

In Auckland the fish casualties include tarakihi, gurnard, trevally, hapuku and john dory.

Fishing: Lighten load for the nationals

Points will be gained for using light line in relation to the size of the fish.

Five sea lions die in squid nets

Conservationists call for closure of commercial squid fishery after sea lions die

Fishing: Game fishing hot in warm currents

Rare tropical visitors mahimahi can already be found and it is very early in the season.

Swept away: Heartbreak of 9 children of drowned couple

Dah Htoo Ukay now looks after her four younger brothers at their family home in Henderson.

Fishing: All power to angling with current

Ability to interpret signals on electronics is more useful than having list of good spots.

Four-metre swells partially halts search for missing fishermen

A helicopter will continue searching by air.

Fishing: Tekapo brown trout biggest

In the canals, the fish are literally being force fed and grow to an unnatural size.

Fisherman shows off monster catch

The kingfish so big you'll have to see to believe it was caught.

Fishing: Whales can provide thrills for boaties

There are plenty of whales close to Auckland.

Fishing: Full moon, empty bag

Maori calendar suggests poor fishing on bright nights but strong currents help out.

Cape Palliser body identified as missing Sealord deckhand

Pātahi Rewi Hawaikirangi Kāwana Jnr fell overboard near Cape Palliser on October 11.

Comment: Government is choking NZ King Salmon with red tape

Investment specialist Mark Fowler argues that Government isn't helping the business.

Fishing: School's in on snapper spots

Skipper's insight lets ex-All Black and mates pull in stunning haul.

Fishing vessel death: Police name crew member

Steffan Antony Stewart, 26, named as the crew member who died after workplace accident.

Fishing: Snapper rigs need to suit the varied conditions

Action hotting up on both coasts but large fish still coming from the deeper water.

Fishing: Moon ripe for lunar landing of snapper

The moon is in a good phase.

Fishing: Hot start to season as snapper fishing takes off

Most fish are males getting ready for spawning.