Fish ‘n Dips Blog
November 2022 – Exciting Snapper, Kingfish & Game Fishing
As the seasons change, so does the fishing in the Hauraki Gulf. November is an exciting time for fishing enthusiasts in New Zealand, as the warmer water temperatures bring a variety of species to the Gulf. Snapper Fishing: November is the prime time for Snapper...
October 2022 – The Spring workup fishing is hot
Day light savings is just behind us and it's easy to say that spring has sprung!! It's October and the fishing in the Hauraki Gulf in Auckland is in prime condition. The workups in the gulf are active and flourishing and both dolphins and whales can be seen feeding...
September 2022 – Fishing Report
Spring is officially here, the days are getting warmer, longer and day light savings is around the corner. Water temperature is on the rise and as a result there is a lot of life moving into the Hauraki Gulf and acres of fast-moving pilchards are getting chased by...
Auckland Fishing Charters: Hauraki Gulf Workup Report
Hauraki Gulf Fishing Report: Workups & Kingfish Chaos! If you've been waiting for the Hauraki Gulf to come alive, your wait is officially over! This past weekend felt like a dream; the sun was shining, the conditions were perfect, and the fishing was absolutely...
Auckland Fishing Charters
Hauraki Gulf Action: Workups, Glassy Days, and Kiwi Grit The last few weeks on the Gulf have been nothing short of electric. From "dead flat" glassy mornings to challenging the Hauraki chop, our crews have been proving why Auckland fishing in March is world-class....
December 2022 – Game Fishing at it’s best!
Welcome to Fish n Dips Charters' December fishing blog! December is one of the most exciting months for fishing in New Zealand and the Hauraki Gulf in particular. As the water warms up, the fish become more active, and there's an abundance of species that you can...





