We are based in Hamilton, Waikato and our club rooms are situated on the mighty Waikato River, New Zealand. We are affiliated with the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council (NZSFC) and the International Game Fish Association (I.G.F.A). The Big 4 targets the iconic species of the region across the last two weeks in April.
The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Inc (NZSFC), is a not for profit organisation originally founded in 1957 and incorporated on 3 March 1959, incorporation society number 223403. We currently have 50 affiliated member Clubs from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island. The NZSFC Youth Nationals 2025 are just around the corner! This nationwide tournament, designed for junior anglers, runs from April 12th to April 27th, 2025, coinciding with the April school holidays.The tournament is a fantastic opportunity for kids under 18 to experience the thrill of fishing. With a structure similar to that of ‘The Nationals’, the event includes an all-tackle, measure-and-release format, and a points-based scoring system that encourages anglers to fish lighter line classes. Thanks to Daiwa NZ and Just Another Fisherman, there are some epic prizes up for grabs for the winning anglers!
The Marine Deals Ultimate Angler tournament runs from 1st February to 1st March across New Zealand targeting Snapper, Kingfish, Gurnard and Kahawai.
Welcome to the April Round of the MANGAWHAI Boating and Fishing Club Annual Series. This round is conducted across the month with fishing around the Mangawhai township, north of Auckland New Zealand.
The New Plymouth Sportfishing & Underwater Club was formed in 1995 as a result of the merging of the New Plymouth Underwater and the Taranaki Cruising and Sportfishing Clubs. The club is based at the Habourview Clubrooms on Oceanview Parade, New Plymouth, New Zealand. Round 3 of the annual Top Boat series takes place on April 4-5th 2025.
Nelson/Tasman is the proud home of the long established Dawnbreakers Fishing Club.The aim of the club is to help manage and foster the sport of fishing by encouraging, advising and assisting members with all aspects of fishing. The Dawnbreakers Snapper Cup runs from 14th to 16th February based around Nelson, New Zealand.
Welcome to the March Round of the MANGAWHAI Boating and Fishing Club. This round is conducted across the month with fishing around the Mangawhai township, north of Auckland New Zealand.
Our 20th Annual Fishing Competition will take place back home in Whakatane with briefing on Thursday 27th February and fishing from the 28th of February to the 1st of March 2025. We are looking forward to seeing you there for a couple of great days of fishing, a few drinks and some of the best prizes yet! Thanks to an incredible group of sponsors we have an outstanding prize pool valued at $80k and we can’t wait to share it with you, our anglers.
Marsden Cove Fishing Club and Offshore Boats NZ are super excited to announce our collaboration on our new and amazing OFFSHORE BOATS NZ SMALL BOATS COMPETITION 2025!
Small boat anglers this is your opportunity to show your game fishing skills and show those big boats how its done.
Join us for the pinnacle events in New Zealand’s angling calendar—the highly anticipated New Zealand Sports Fishing Council Nationals & Youth Nationals! Set against the stunning backdrop of our country’s diverse coastlines, these premier tournaments bring together the nation’s most skilled anglers, showcasing their expertise and passion for sport fishing
The Marine Deals Ultimate Angler tournament runs from 1st February to 1st March across New Zealand targeting Snapper, Kingfish, Gurnard and Kahawai.
Welcome to the February Round of the MANGAWHAI Boating and Fishing Club. This round is conducted across the month with fishing around the Mangawhai township, north of Auckland New Zealand.
The New Plymouth Sportfishing & Underwater Club was formed in 1995 as a result of the merging of the New Plymouth Underwater and the Taranaki Cruising and Sportfishing Clubs. The club is based at the Habourview Clubrooms on Oceanview Parade, New Plymouth, New Zealand. Round 2 of the annual Top Boat series takes place on January 4-5th 2025.
Welcome to the January Round of the MANGAWHAI Boating and Fishing Club. This round is conducted across the month with fishing around the Mangawhai township, north of Auckland New Zealand.
Welcome to the December Round of the MANGAWHAI Boating and Fishing Club. This round is conducted across the month with fishing around the Mangawhai township, north of Auckland New Zealand.
The New Plymouth Sportfishing & Underwater Club was formed in 1995 as a result of the merging of the New Plymouth Underwater and the Taranaki Cruising and Sportfishing Clubs. The club is based at the Habourview Clubrooms on Oceanview Parade, New Plymouth, New Zealand. The Automative Brake and Clutch Memorial is an annual weight base event.
Welcome to the Scott Electrical Labour Weekend Comp hosted by the MANGAWHAI Boating and Fishing Club. This round is conducted on the labour weekend fishing for mighty snapper around the Mangawhai township, north of Auckland New Zealand.
The 2024 South Gippsland Game Fishing Club, Snapper & Gummy Challenge is on again! Running from the 15th of November to 23rd of November 2024. Fishing out of Port Welshpool winners are judged based on largest and most fish from both species – Snapper and Gummy Sharks.
We are based in Hamilton, Waikato and our club rooms are situated on the mighty Waikato River, New Zealand. We are affiliated with the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council (NZSFC) and the International Game Fish Association (I.G.F.A). We as a club host a range of different fishing tournaments throughout the year. From hard-core game fishing tournaments, to family orientated fishing weekends away. The Summer Champs allows members to make the most of their summertime fishing.
The Stabicraft Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic, held every Labour Weekend, is the perfect opportunity to soak up majestic views of Fiordland and the Te Anau Basin.
It really is a fishing competition for the whole family – adult, junior (12-17 years) and child (11 and under) anglers lining up to catch a fish.
