What to do and see in Russell, North Island: The Best Fishing Charters & Tours

November 28, 2021 Carley Gatson

The seaside town of Russell is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands. The area teems with a mash-up of indigenous and European history, evident in its architecture and historic sites. Sail around the bay on a chartered yacht or iconic tall ship or explore the multiple personalities of The Gables 1847, which has served as a bakery, bordello and shelter for AWOL sailors on the lam.
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1. Epic Adventures

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Epic Adventures (Bay of Islands) is the newest location for Epic Adventures. The Bay of Islands offers nearly limitless fishing opportunities. with hundreds of Islands and Bays, deep blue water, pinnacles and drop offs everywhere. Fishing options depend on the season and range from snapper, hard charging Kingfish, Yellowfin tuna, Marlin, Hapuka.

2. Hananui Fishing Charters

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Hananui Fishing Charters

Hananui Fishing Charters is run by locally born John Clifford, who has been fishing these waters for decades. The Bay of Islands has a smorgasbord of fish including Snapper, Kingfish, Trevalli, Kahawai (otherwise known as Sea Trout), Terakihi and much more. If you are planning a trip to the Bay of Islands and fancy having some fresh fish for dinner then look no further than our Charters. We have a 4 Hour Snapper Charter, 6 Hour Kingfish Charter, and John also offers customized sightseeing and fly fishing* Charters.

3. EDGE Fishing Charters

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EDGE Fishing Charters

Join us in the Bay of Islands onboard "EDGE" our 2019 970 White Pointer and discover NZ fishing at it's best. Charters range from half day shared trips targeting Snapper or Yellowtail Kingfish to all day deep sea adventures hunting Hapuka, Bass, Bluenose and Gemfish. Scenic cruise to Hole in the rock is also an option. All gear is provided. No experience necessary.

4. SpotX Fishing Charters

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SpotX Fishing Charters

The very best fishing charters in the Bay of Islands and Amodeo Bay, Coromandel! We have the crew, the boats and the location providing unique fishing adventures in and from the magnificent Bay of Islands as within the Hauraki Gulf from Amodeo Bay, the spectacular northern peninsula of Coromandel. We have the steady 40ft Black Watch and the fast 28ft Bay fishing machine in the Bay of Islands and the 23ft offshore walk-around at Anglers Lodge, Amodeo Bay. They are all skippered by legendary skippers ready to take you out on a thrilling adventure. We have full range of options for you; half days, full days or sleepovers. Private or shared. You will catch Snapper, Kingfish, John Dory, Trevally and the huge variety of species in the Bay. Out on the deep reefs and blue waters we go for Marlin, Tuna and Hapuku depending on season. Regardless of what kind of fish you are after we strive to make your fishing experience to be something very special to remember!

5. Get Reel Charters

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Get Reel Charters

Charter fishing in the Bay of Islands New Zealand, we target snapper, kingfish and gamefish like marlin, tuna, shark, mahimahi. Snapper trips are for 4 hours, kingfish are 6 hours and game trips are 8 hours. I also offer exclusive sight seeing trips.

6. Major Tom Charters

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