Fishing in Wellington

Fishing in Wellington

Wellington has always been a patron of numerous sports played in New Zealand. However the place also gives the people various other activities to indulge in. Fishing is one such activity which the people of Wellington can participate in. The people of Wellington can go for fishing in the sea. There are many such fishing spots in Wellington which gives the people to go for fishing and have a great experience here. There are many fishing opportunities in Wellington which have been specially developed for all those not familiar with fishing. Fishing areas in the area are located around the west coast, southern coast. The Wellington fishing area has huge canyons and sandy areas where the visitors can travel and have a nice time. Some important places for fishing in this area are as follows:

Kahawai: This is the place famous for fishing with fishing rods and net and cast! The place has many fishes to offer like groper and hapuku. There are many fishes to be found around the Mana Island primarily like the snapper and tarakihi. There are many other kinds of fishes found in and around the island. Other very prized catches are crayfish and blue rod. There are many fishes like trevally, john dory, shark, conger eel or a water fish. All these are found on the south coasts or west coasts.

There are many sharks that also come out around the summer and can be fished for. Mako shark is often seen along with blue sharks. The Mako shark is usually very heavy weighing upto 200kgs or more. All those who want to fish in Wellington can contact on the following number:
Phone No-025 2079159 or click on the following website:
westcoastcharter@actrix.co.nz

Fishing Details: All those interested in fishing can hire quality tackle from $20 a head and Rods or reels cost around $250-$600. Thus all those interested in coming here for fishing can do so by taking the Westcoast Charters. Other places for fishing are Cook Strait with reefs and drop offs. Temperature should be ideally 18 to 20 degrees in summer (water) and different season brings with different types of fishes.

Thus come here for a true fishing experience.

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