Where Can I Catch Sprats In Auckland?

Okahu Bay Wharf This picturesque wharf on Tamaki Drive is the perfect spot to park up for an afternoon of productive fishing for all ages. The kids will have a ball catching sprats, piper and mackerel, while trevally, kahawai and snapper regularly cruise the channel in front of the wharf.

How do you catch sprats?

In Otago Harbour salmon anglers use “flasher rigs” to attract and catch their supply of sprats. These are lines of half a dozen little bait flies tied on small hooks and jigged up and down over the side of the wharf. On occasions, several fish are taken at a time.

What fish can you catch in Auckland?

Table 1: Individual species daily limits within the combined bag limit

Finfish species	Maximum daily limit per active fisher	Min fish length (cm)
Kingfish	Daily limit of 5 with no more than 3 kingfish	75
Snapper (Auckland East – SNA1)**	7	30
Snapper (Auckland West)**	10	27
Snapper (Auckland/Kermadecs)	15	27

Where can you fish in Auckland?

10 Best Fishing Spots in Auckland for Kids

• Torpedo Bay Wharf. Torpedo Bay, Devonport, North Shore, Auckland map.
• Chelsea Sugar Refinery. Colonial Road, Beach Haven, North Shore, Auckland map.
• Island Bay Wharf.
• Shelly Beach Wharf.
• Cornwallis Wharf.
• Murray’s Bay Wharf.
• Old Mangere Bridge.
• Birkenhead Wharf.

How big do sprats grow?

Description. The European sprat is a small fish growing to a maximum length of 16 cm (6.3 in), but more often in the 8 to 12 cm (3 to 5 in) range.

Where are sprats caught?

Sprats are found in the Baltic, in the North Sea, in the northern Adriatic and off Romania in the Black Sea.

Are sprats in season?

The sprat season runs from mid-August to mid-February. Sprats have a lifecycle of six years, so they are in constant abundance on this coastline. The amount we catch varies from day to day, but it can be anything from 10 tonnes to 30 tonnes.

Where can I catch Piper in Auckland?

Piper are prevalent off Devonport wharf at times and will be found with schools of sprats and mackerel at Okahu Bay, the inner-city wharves and all the ferry wharfs around Auckland. They are less common at Cornwallis on the Manukau but the west side of that wharf is often alive with other small fish.

Where can I rock fish in Auckland?

Auckland Rocks – 17 shore fishing spots

• North Head. There are some ledges facing Rangitoto which can hold kingies over the summer.
• Cheltenham Beach.
• Takapuna Head.
• North Narrow Neck to St Leonard’s Beach.
• Black Rocks.
• Milford.
• Castor Bay to Campbell’s Bay.
• Mairangi, Murray’s and Rothesay Bays.

Can you fish in the sea without a license?

The short answer to this question is no – sea fishing does not require a licence.

Where can I fish in Auckland Harbour?

So without further ado, here are the best places to go fishing in Auckland.

• Murrays Bay Wharf. BROWNS BAY.
• Harbour Bridge. AUCKLAND CBD.
• Pakiri Beach. LEIGH.
• Karioitahi Beach. WEST COAST.
• Rangitoto Channel. WAITEMATA HARBOUR.
• North Head. DEVONPORT.
• Black Rocks. TAKAPUNA.
• Meola Reef. PT CHEVALIER.

What is the best fishing spot?

• Key West, Florida. Visit an angler-oriented sport-fishing town: Key West, Florida.
• Panama. Catch big fish on poppers in Panama.
• Louisiana/Mississippi Marshes. Find fabulous saltwater fly-fishing in the Louisiana and Mississippi marshes.
• Bermuda.
• Montauk, New York.
• The Bahamas.
• Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
• Graham/Langara Islands.

Can you fish at Muriwai Beach?

Muriwai Beach is situated on the West Coast just north of Auckland and is Paul’s favorite kite fishing spot. The beach is around 35km long and while it may all look the same to a visitor, the fishing varies considerably along it’s length. The best time for catching snapper is from November to June.

Where are the snapper biting in Auckland?

Waiheke and the Bottom End
Favoured particularly by East Auckland fishers, this area can produce spectacular fishing. Most anglers fish the deep channel at the bottom end but good snapper can be caught straylining close in to Waiheke, at Gannet, or in by the many mussel farms which dot the bottom end.

Can I fillet fish on my boat NZ?

Yes you can fillet at sea,but you must be able to prove it was a legal size.So only fillet say 30cm snaps nothing near the minimin size. If you are over nighting clearly date the bags ! You must prove to the fishery officer that the fish you have filleted is of a legal size.

Can you fish off Petone Wharf?

It is a great spot to catch piper, so if you go there, make sure you have some light gear. Casting out big baits will attract kahawai and the occasional big snapper. But be warned, it can be a cold and windy spot! At the other end of Wellington Harbour is the Petone wharf.

Are sprats healthy to eat?

Sprats are particularly useful for those wishing to increase their omega-3 intake, but they also provide large amounts of protein, B vitamins, and selenium. Overall, sprats are a tasty and extremely nutritious small fish.

Can you eat sprats whole?

The whole of the sprats—including the heads and tails—are entirely edible but it is again down to personal preference.

Can humans eat sprats?

They are recognized for their nutritional value, as they contain high levels of polyunsaturated fats, considered beneficial to the human diet. They are eaten in many places around the world.

Are sardines and sprats the same?

Pilchards and sardines are the same species of fish, but sardines live (are caught…) in warmer waters and are less than six inches long. “Sprat” is the name applied to several species of small, oily fishes belonging to the herring family.

Are sprats the same as whitebait?

Whitebait is the traditional term for small sprat and herring. Whitebait sold these days and consumed in the UK is virtually 100% sprat, a large proportion of which come from the Baltic areas. Sprat belongs to the Clupeidae family, which includes herrings, sprat, sardines and all have a similar texture and flavour.