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lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information.
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BAY OF ISLANDS
π Country
NZ
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May 18, 2025 bay of islands Fishing Report
160
POLARIS SUPREME TRIP REPORT 09-18-2020
Nice morning fishing 18 to 22 lb. Yellowtail in more great weather. We ended our fishing part of the trip just before lunch and will be traveling home all day tomorrow.
The Polaris Supreme Crew!
May 17, 2025 bay of islands Fishing Report
185
Limits of dorado 62 yellowtail. One kelp can make or break your day.
May 16, 2025 bay of islands Fishing Report
2635
Polaris Supreme returned to Fisherman's landing June 4 after her first three-day trip of the new season, with 24 anglers aboard. Yellowtail were plentiful and many were released. Some bluefin tuna of up to nearly 33 pounds were also caught. Owner-skipper Tommy Rothery reported pleasant sea conditions and nice weather.
"We were way down there,below where everybody else is fishing," said Tommy. "It was a little rolly at mid-day. I don't know why."
Rick Yokley of San Diego won first place for a 32.4-pound bluefin.
"He took me around the boat three times," commented Rick. He said he fished a sardine on a 2/0 ringed Super Mutu hook, with 30-pound fluorocarbon leader and 65-pound Spectra backing on an Avet MXL 6/4 reel.
John Brown of El Cajon was second, for a 32.2-pound bluefin, and Paul Cheak of Benecia won third place for a 31.4-pound bluefin tuna.
May 15, 2025 bay of islands Fishing Report
2437
We had fantastic fishing on 15 pound dorado, but we released almost all of them. This is a great group with OTR (Ocean Tackle Research) and Lon Mikkleson. They enjoy hook and release. The weather is good. Chef Pedro made a superb veal piccata for dinner and it was served with a really good homemade cream of asparagus soup.
May 14, 2025 bay of islands Fishing Report
2500
We stopped and fished briefly on some yellowtail this afternoon and had some great action. We then continued on traveling in smooth weather. However, if we were going the other way it would be snotty and rough. We had a tender cooked shaved beef with a Burgundy sauce, baby snow peas and roasted potatoes for dinner. Still rolling down to Alijos, and should be fishing by mid-morning.
May 13, 2025 bay of islands Fishing Report
260
Started our drift with no boats in sight. Ended our drift with the same.
10 nice Bluefin, lost a few. A very nice Yellowfin and Yellowtail on kelp near by.
Nice Day!!!!
May 12, 2025 bay of islands Fishing Report
1055
Captain Ryan Bostian checked in this evening with an update from the San Diego out of Seaforth Sportfishing. Today we had 24 anglers catch 1 Yellowtail, 1 Bonito, 30 Barracuda and 44 Rockfish. We see schools of Yellowtail but most of them are totally addicted to one inch anchovy and difficult to hook. We are going to stick with the Islands for awhile and tomorrow is a definite go.
May 11, 2025 bay of islands Fishing Report
971
Today was a tough day. The fish were there and the conditions were good, the fish were just less eager. Everyone was on the right program when it came to hustling the fish in to avoid the sharks. So the opportunities we did have we were able to capitalize on.
Pictured here are fishing buddies Sean with Mark, and Dennis with Travis showing off their captures! Good going guys!
Weekly Fishing Reports
Fishing reports for bay of islands are updated each week, usually by
Thursday morning. The reports are compiled by an outside contractor who receives the
information from bait shops, marinas and fishing guides.