Friday 23.10.2026
Fishing Report
An excellent week of weather, and more expected over the next few days is music to our ears. Even better, most fishers are reporting good catches from the popular fishing spots – good news with our interclub snapper tournament on tomorrow.
Most people are catching good to medium size snapper, but there was one crew that caught and released an estimated 23lb snapper on Wednesday (with photo evidence).
While most people are doing well, I’ve heard good reports from people fishing at the northern end of Great Mercury, both sides of Stanley Island, around the Black Rocks and outside Flat Island.
I haven’t heard of any good catches of snapper from the river mouth yet, but they are catching trevally and kahawai.
Zone 3 Snapper Interclub Tournament – Kilwell Trophy Challenge
Last Chance to enter! The annual Zone 3 Interclub Tournament is this Saturday, bringing together anglers from across the Coromandel for one of the most anticipated events on the fishing calendar.
Entry is $25 per person, with an optional $25 sweepstake – winner takes all!
You can enter by phone (07/8664121) or email before 4pm Friday 23rd, otherwise you can enter at the bar before the bar closes on Friday night.
We encourage all members to get involved and help bring the Kilwell Trophy back to Mercury Bay.
Longshore Marine No Bait Tournament | 14–28 November – Entries are open!
Get involved in our Longshore Marine No Bait Tournament!
Entry is $40 per angler, with an optional $25 per boat Snapper sweepstake (winner takes all).
Prizes include cash and Longshore Marine vouchers for 1st–3rd place Snapper, plus Heaviest Kingfish, John Dory and Other.
Details and entry forms are available at the Bar, in the Office or click here to download.
A big thank you to Stuart from Longshore Marine, Hutchwilco, Ocean Angler, Shimano, Black Magic Tackle and Berkley for their support!
SIP & PAINT NIGHT
Our Sip & Paint Night is on Saturday 21 November at 4pm
Grab a friend and join us a fun afternoon of creativity, bubbles and great company!
For just $40 per person, everything is provided, including a complimentary glass of bubbles.
No experience needed – just come along, get creative and enjoy a fun afternoon with the girls!
Bookings are essential as spaces are limited, so get in quick to secure your spot.
Tickets are available from the bar or office before 16 November so we can confirm numbers attending.
Weekly Early Bird Draw
Last night we will be introduced an ‘Early Bird’ draw for our members only, this draw is for members who arrive at the club before 5.30pm. All you have to do is write your name and member number on the draw sheet which will be located by the visitor’s book inside the front door, and you will need to make sure you’re still here at 5.30pm for the draw. You could be the lucky winner of a $50 bar/kitchen voucher! Last nights winner was : Donutt! Congratulations
Extreme Boats Tournament –. We are looking forward to hosting the Extreme Boats again this year on November 5 -7. This is a really good event for the club to hold, more details to come in the next week or two!
Following on, EXTREME BOATS supporting the Northern Rescue Helicopter.
If you are interested in supporting and keeping the Northern Rescue’s helicopters flying for communities across Auckland, Northland and the Coromandel. Extreme Boats are selling tickets for a brand-new 2026 Ford Ranger WolfTrak AND an Extreme 746 Game King on the trailer, powered by a Yamaha F250 and ready for the water along with Garmin electronics. Shimano fishing gear. Hutchwilco safety kit. Newcoat protection. Insurance sorted.
WOW.. what a package, Every ticket helps keep the helicopter flying! On 7 November, (click on the link for tickets) one Extreme Lottery ticket holder will experience that moment for real. The Winner takes the lot!
Tournaments: Diarise OR keep these dates in mind!
Ladies Blue starts 1st Dec
Pacific Coast Marine Top Ten Tuna 1st Dec – 16th January
Kids Wharf Comp Monday 28th December
Wednesday 27th October Roast Night: Roast Pork with Vege’s and Salad
Weekend Sport – Something for Everyone!
There’s plenty of sport to enjoy this weekend, with rugby, league, netball, Supercars and cricket all on the lineup! Gather your mates and families, head down to the club, grab a drink, have dinner and settle in for the action.
Let us know what you’d like to watch, and we’ll do our best to get it on the big screen!
Club Draw – $800 #553 Murray McLean N/C next week: $900
3 Draws $225 Drew, Aaron, Leson
Guest Chook Chucker: Dave Burbarge from Bordeaux France, currently holidaying in Whangamata and Hamilton
#10 Aaron Almost fumbled that one!
#88 Paul He’s warmed up now
#55 Yatesy Better luck next time
#133 Robbie Didn’t doubt that catch
#107 Pinky Perfect catch
#23 Gailene Sinton sat down for that one!
Tight Lines
Alan & Caro
