Fishing in Tauranga / Bay of Plenty

Casting baits and metal lures through the surf zone for tailor, Australian salmon and mulloway is a classic Australian beach fishing experience accessible from sandy beaches and headlands along the east and south coasts. Dawn and dusk sessions during tailor and salmon runs produce fast and furious action in the white water.

Yellowtail kingfish are extremely responsive to live baits, particularly slimy mackerel, yakkas and squid drifted over offshore reefs and pinnacles along the NSW and VIC coast. Live baiting is particularly effective when kingfish are finicky and not responding to jigs or lures, and regularly produces the largest fish of a session.

Chasing fast-moving schools of longtail tuna and Spanish mackerel across coastal reefs and headlands with light spinning gear and hard-bodied lures is a thrilling inshore experience available along most of Australia's northern and eastern coastlines. Schools can be located by working headlands and watching for diving birds.

Rock fishing for black drummer and Australian salmon from exposed headlands and rock platforms is a traditional Australian fishing experience, particularly popular in NSW and VIC. Black drummer (luderick) are targeted with green weed on light float rigs in surging gutters while Australian salmon and tailor smash metal lures cast into the white water from the same platforms.

Yellowtail kingfish are among Australia's premier sportfish, and vertical jigging over rocky reefs and seamounts along the south-east coast is one of the most effective and rewarding techniques. These powerful fish are notorious for diving into structure, demanding strong tackle and skilled anglers.

Targeting hard-fighting yellowfin tuna, wahoo and mahi-mahi over offshore FADs, seamounts and temperature breaks in Australian waters. These fast pelagic species are found year-round in tropical and subtropical waters, offering exceptional sport on trolled lures and live baits.