Eastland NZ · New Zealand

Gisborne East Cape fishing forecast

57 Good of 100

Gisborne East Cape is a saltwater fishing spot in Eastland NZ, New Zealand. Anglers here target Atlantic Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Yellowtail Kingfish, Mahi-Mahi. The most productive months are typically December, January, February, March.

Quick answer

Best monthsDecember, January, February, March

Top speciesAtlantic Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Yellowtail Kingfish

Score now57/100

Local rulesNew Zealand

Today’s verdict

Trending down — 6 points below this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals

The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+25.0Chlorophyll+18.0Waves+9.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 23, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Gisborne East Cape

Gisborne East Cape currently scores 57 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 12.1 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +25.0: how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Chlorophyll +18.0: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Waves +9.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +8.0: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Barometric pressure +3.3: falling pressure often triggers feeding
Current +3.0: moving water concentrates bait

What’s biting now

The model expects today: yellowtail-kingfish, australian-salmon, hapuka, bluenose-warehou, silver-trevally, blue-groper-eastern, mado-sweep, crimsonband-wrasse

Bite windows

Moon

Waxing Gibbous · 82% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Gisborne East Cape:

Score history at this spot

7 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-01, 72/100

1 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

About this spot

Water type

Sea

Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore-only

What you can catch

Atlantic Blue Marlin

Makaira nigricans
Striped Marlin

Kajikia audax
Yellowtail Kingfish

Seriola lalandi
Mahi-Mahi

Coryphaena hippurus

Best months by species at Gisborne East Cape

Atlantic Blue MarlinMakaira nigricans
Striped MarlinKajikia audax
Yellowtail KingfishSeriola lalandi
Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

New Zealand

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents No licence required for recreational sea fishing in New Zealand coastal marine area., non-residents No licence required.

Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. NZ fishing rules vary by Quota Management Area (QMA). Always verify with MPI at mpi.govt.nz before fishing.