Wind up a huge Bass from waters of 200 to 300 metres, or try the Blue Nose fishing, which is very popular in the months of February, March and April when they come into the shallower depths to spawn. We fish for Blue Nose by drift fishing. During the season you may want to try the awesome gamefishing in the Bay.

Fishing Techniques

Bait

Best Months

All Year

Notable Bluenose, Hapuka and Bass Caught on board "The Gambler"

• 18/04/2004 - 40.6kg Bluenose - Wayne Kennedy. Heaviest weight at Whakatane
• 07/04/2006 - 70.4kg Bass - Bob Sourenson. (pictured)
• 23/04/2006 - 60.8kg Bass - Rob Bassett.

See photos for some of our previous Blue Nose, Hapuka and Bass catches below