| With two coastlines and two harbours in close | | | | with your own rods and equipment. Each one is |
| proximity to each other, a fishing trip in Auckland is the | | | | always a little different to another and you'll feel more |
| perfect way to enjoy the best of the waters around | | | | comfortable handling something more familiar. You can |
| New Zealand's largest city. When you add to this all | | | | always make some adjustments to the ones on the |
| the charter boat companies that are in close proximity | | | | boat, but it still won't feel as comfortable. You may |
| to the city, that also know the great places to bag the | | | | need those rods for the mate's you've pulled along to |
| big one, you'll be keen to get started and book your | | | | also enjoy time out on the water! |
| time out on the ocean. | | | | It's a good idea to also bring along a jacket for wind |
| The levels of fish in the water declined between the | | | | and rain protection, and even a change of clothes, in |
| 1960's and 1980's but careful attention to people | | | | case you get engulfed in an unexpected wave if the |
| staying within quotas has seen it rise again. There is a | | | | seas turn a little choppy. Of course sunscreen is a |
| good range of fish to be caught from Snapper and | | | | given, as is plenty of water to keep you hydrated. You |
| John Dory to some of the big game marvels, | | | | don't want your fishing trip in Auckland to end with a |
| depending on how far out you want to go. | | | | hot red face and a dry mouth! |
| If you plan to go out on a chartered boat they will | | | | A charter boat company will be able to take you |
| often offer to provide everything for you, from food to | | | | away to all those places they've found good amounts |
| fishing rods and tackle. If you are travelling or are a | | | | of fish before. It's their job to have up to the minute |
| complete novice, this can be a good option as it | | | | advice on the best places to find the best catch, and |
| means you'll have everything you need. | | | | this alone can be a worthwhile reason for selecting a |
| If you are an avid fisherman and like to get out as | | | | professional charter boat company to help you |
| often as you can, it can be a good idea to come out | | | | arrange the best possible fishing trip in Auckland. |