Usually sometime in early November the snapper population takes a sudden and dramatic leap in both size and numbers.

Literally overnight, we find we are catching snapper like these monsters shown on the left and below. The males or Jacks turn up first and a couple of weeks later the females.

Once the water temperature reaches 18 degrees Celsius they start their spawning cycle and then slowly leave the bay. This can take a couple of months so the season for catching these fantastic fish is very short.

It's fun, it's tiring and it's not to be missed. So get a group together now and reserve your trip asap. It's a huge buzz that can last a year.
Spawning Time for the Giant Snapper
What are you waiting for? It's the best time of year for fishing and when it's happening you really want to be here.

So don't miss out........ Book Now

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Russell with his 6.5kg snapper
7kg monster caught by yours truly
Ruth Dinsdale had trouble pulling this one in - nice fish
Frank Cunningham with his 6.5kg beastie
8.5 kg Snapper - Huge is the only way to describe it
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Just a quick note to thank you both so much for a memorable trip on Easter Sunday - our party had a fantastic day - we couldn't stop talking about it - we were thrilled to catch so many fish and have so much excitement packed into one adventure! You guys are real characters and an asset to New Zealand Tourism! We will always recommend you to friends traveling to the Bay of Islands!
Thanks again

Tracey, Mark, Sam and Rachel Goldstine
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