bayUpdated June 2, 20255 Recent Reports

hawkes bay Fishing Report 2025

Latest fishing conditions, tips, and insights for hawkes bay in New Zealand

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πŸ“ Recent Fishing Reports (5)

Report #1

πŸ‘€ Kelvin
πŸ“… 5/22/2025
🌑️ 9Β°C☁️ SunnyπŸ’¨ 10 km/hπŸ’§ 71% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 07:16 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 05:02 PM

wow today was chilly! only a few bites but caught a decent flathead. spent the day just chillin on the beach, soaking up the sun the best I could. new fishing buddy joined, hope he sticks around!

Report #2

πŸ‘€ Jessie
πŸ“… 5/20/2025
🌑️ 11Β°C☁️ CloudyπŸ’¨ 16 km/hπŸ’§ 71% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 07:14 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 05:04 PM

cloudy day but took a chance. didn’t catch much, just a couple of small bits but it was nice to be out. brought my new rod and reel, it was a test run and worked like a charm! next time will be better.

Report #3

πŸ‘€ Tom
πŸ“… 5/16/2025
🌑️ 14Β°C☁️ SunnyπŸ’¨ 15 km/hπŸ’§ 71% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 07:10 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 05:07 PM

had a lovely day fishing under the sun! water temp was up and the fish were biting. got 3 good-sized kingfish on jigs, biggest was 4kg! can't beat that feeling, great day on the boat with mates.

Report #4

πŸ‘€ Emily
πŸ“… 5/14/2025
🌑️ 13Β°C☁️ Patchy rain possibleπŸ’¨ 12 km/hπŸ’§ 80% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 07:08 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 05:09 PM

went for a quick trip in the arvo, lil bit of rain but nothing too crazy. ended up with a nice 1.5kg snapper, caught on a pilchard bait. hooked it right before sunset, perfect timing. love the rush!

Report #5

πŸ‘€ Dave
πŸ“… 5/12/2025
🌑️ 11Β°C☁️ SunnyπŸ’¨ 11 km/hπŸ’§ 81% humidity
πŸŒ… Sunrise: 07:07 AMπŸŒ‡ Sunset: 05:11 PM

finally got out for a sunny fishin day! caught a few small trevally off the rocks with just a basic hard body lure. weather was awesome, sun on my back, just me and the ocean. felt so alive!

🌊 Current Fishing Conditions

Water Conditions

Current water conditions at hawkes bay are favorable for fishing. Water temperature and clarity are within optimal ranges for most species.

Fish Activity

Fish activity levels are moderate to high. Best fishing times are early morning and late evening when fish are most active.

Weather Impact

Recent weather patterns have been favorable for fishing. Stable conditions are expected to continue through the week.

Best Techniques

Local anglers report success with both live bait and artificial lures. Vary your approach based on time of day and weather conditions.

🎣 Expert Fishing Tips

1

Focus on areas where fresh water meets salt water

2

Use live or fresh bait for best results in bay fishing

3

Fish around structure like docks, pilings, and oyster beds

4

Pay attention to tidal movements and wind direction

Quick Info

Location Type:bay
Country:New Zealand
Popularity:30 searches/month
Reports Available:5
Last Updated:June 2, 2025