Bay Rod & Reel - Swim with dolphins, dolphin and whale watching, sailing, fishing in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand Bay Rod & Reel - Swim with dolphins, dolphin and whale watching, sailing, fishing in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Experience the Bay of Islands
with Russell's independent tour agent

MV Belfast is available for snapper charters and island cruises
Bay Rod & Reel shop and booking office
Snapper fishing

FISHING CHARTERS

Fishing Charters are available throughout the year. We fish for snapper, hapuka, kingfish, or marlin.

The MV Belfast is available for snapper charters and island cruises. The Belfast is a beautifully restored 34-foot Jack Guard launch, built in 1940. She is ideally equipped for smaller parties and family groups.

Rates
$90 per adult for 4 hours snapper fishing
(bait and tackle included).

Ask about full day charters and kids' pricing.

Book/Enquire

Shop location
You will find BAY ROD & REEL on Cass St. in the middle of Russell township.
We stock the best Penn gear, Black Magic and Salty Dog bait.
We have hire rods available and inside knowledge on the best local fishing spots. For all your fishing needs call in and see us.

FISHING THE BAY AND BEYOND

We have available for charter 16ft to 36ft launches. Be it snapper, kingfish, hapuka or marlin, we can find the charter to suit you.

You may join a group or 'sole charter' the vessel for your fishing trip, with the skipper there ready to fillet your fish and take you to the best fishing spots the Bay of Islands has to offer.

Trips are available for 4, 6, or 8 hrs and over night. Book/Enquire

Marlin Kingfish MV Belfast at the Russell Wharf