Located in Whitianga, NZ

Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club

Boats on the water starting out for a Fishing Competition on Mercury Bay

Regular tournaments throughout the year to cater for all ages and skill levels.

 

Come and enjoy our club – individual, senior and family memberships are available.

Opening Times

Office Hours 9-4 Mon-Fri
Club Hours 3pm-close
Dinner Hours 5:30pm-close

Courtesy Van

Operates on Thursdays
Ph 028 4112845

Address

12 The Esplanade
Whitianga
New Zealand

Contact Us

office@mbgfc.co.nz
+64 7 866 4121
VHF Channel 61

About Us

One of the oldest game fishing clubs in NZ.

Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club is the place for locals and visitors who enjoy the thrill and passion of catching (and trying to catch!) the big one in the spectacular waters in and around Whitianga and Mercury Bay.

Whether you participate in the many tournaments throughout the year or just enjoy telling some great fish tales at the club you are welcome. 

The club bar and bistro are open throughout the week for members to enjoy.

Proud to be associated with

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The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council

The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Inc (NZSFC), is a not for profit organisation originally founded in 1957 and incorporated on 3 March 1959. We currently have 54 affiliated member Clubs from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island.

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The International Game Fish Association

The IGFA is a nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices, through science, education, rule making, record keeping and recognition of outstanding accomplishments in the field of angling.

MBGFC

Leaderboard

 

Poster listing 'Heaviest Fish by Club Member' with three columns: Species, Angler, Weight (examples include Blue Marlin, Harris Gemmell, 200.5 kg).
Top 10 Club Anglers leaderboard showing names and points; Nicola Candy leads with 8160 points.
Leaderboard graphic titled 'Top 10 Club Boats' showing boat names and their points on a blue ocean background.

Winter Tuna Tournament – Sponsored by:  The Stunned Mullet, OKUMA, BONZE Lures, Coastline Excavations, PJ Builders, Kitchen FX

4th July - 29th August 2026

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Club Grid

Our Latest Sponsor Grid 2025-26

Club Records

What our members have caught over the years

Club Sponsors

Many thanks to all our wonderful Sponsors.

Club Admin

Notices and Documentation for Club Members

Recent news

What’s going on at the club

Renewal of Subscriptions 26-27 Notice to Members

Renewal of Subscriptions 26-27 Notice to Members

25.06.2026 Notice to Members 2026/27 Membership Renewals Dear Members, Following the decision made at the 2025 Annual General Meeting, the membership subscriptions for the 2026/27 year will be as follows: • Family Membership: $150 • Single/Senior Membership (17 years...

Friday Flash 19.06.26

Friday Flash 19.06.26

Friday 19.06.2026   Fishing Report Nothing to report this week but good luck to all those fishing this weekend! Congratulations to Nicola Candy who weighed in a 188.8kg Broadbill caught in sponsors grid Lifestyle Home Designs over the weekend.  This broadbill is a...

Friday Flash 12.06.2026

Friday Flash 12.06.2026

  Friday 12.06.2026   Fishing Report Offshore I have had good reports that the Puka/Bass/Bluenose fishing is going well. All the deep species are in great condition with good roe in them. Get out there while the weather is fine and have a crack. The sometimes...

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Come and enjoy our club – individual, senior and family memberships are available.