Cast a line, learn, and connect with fishing clubs across New Zealand





Fishing clubs bring together people who enjoy the sport and relaxation of fishing. In New Zealand, clubs cater to a wide range of fishing styles, from freshwater trout fishing to coastal and deep-sea angling.
📍 Hamilton Central, Hamilton, Waikato
Join Waikato Sport Fishing Club in Hamilton Central for sport fishing, social events, competitions, and venue hire for up to 100 guests in Waikato.
📍 Matamata, Waikato
Matamata Fishing Club in Waikato offers monthly fishing competitions, events, and membership for anglers. Join the Matamata fishing community for exciting Waikato fishing outings and newsletters. (142 characters)
📍 Upper Hutt Central, Upper Hutt, Wellington
Join Hutt Valley Angling Club in Wellington for freshwater trout fishing, skill-sharing, fly casting coaching, and North Island fishing trips. Welcoming all anglers!
📍 Hataitai, Wellington
Discover Wellington Surfcasting And Angling Club Incorporated, NZ's top fishing club in Wellington. Join for competitions, club nights, and a vibrant angling community!
A fishing club is a group where members meet to fish, share skills, and enjoy time outdoors. Clubs may organise competitions, social trips, and workshops covering techniques, conservation, and safety.
They welcome all levels, from beginners learning the basics to experienced anglers seeking new challenges.
📍 Hamilton Central, Hamilton, Waikato
Join Waikato Sport Fishing Club in Hamilton Central for sport fishing, social events, competitions, and venue hire for up to 100 guests in Waikato.
📍 Matamata, Waikato
Matamata Fishing Club in Waikato offers monthly fishing competitions, events, and membership for anglers. Join the Matamata fishing community for exciting Waikato fishing outings and newsletters. (142 characters)
📍 Upper Hutt Central, Upper Hutt, Wellington
Join Hutt Valley Angling Club in Wellington for freshwater trout fishing, skill-sharing, fly casting coaching, and North Island fishing trips. Welcoming all anglers!
📍 Hataitai, Wellington
Discover Wellington Surfcasting And Angling Club Incorporated, NZ's top fishing club in Wellington. Join for competitions, club nights, and a vibrant angling community!
📍 West Invercargill, Invercargill, Southland
Southland Fly Fishing Club in Invercargill hosts monthly meetings with guest speakers and casting classes for fly fishing enthusiasts. Visitors welcome—join the Southland outdoors community today. (138 characters)
📍 Glenorchy, Otago
Wakatipu Anglers Club in Queenstown offers monthly meetings, fishing trips, competitions, kids' fishing days, and public fly fishing courses. Join Otago's top angling community on Lake Wakatipu waters.
📍 Ocean Grove, Dunedin, Otago
Tautuku Fishing Club Dunedin and Haast Inc: Family fishing club in Otago hosting competitions, salmon release, tag and release programmes, social events, and venue hire for weddings and functions in Dunedin.
📍 Whangaroa, Northland
Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club in Northland hosts year-round fishing tournaments in Whangaroa Harbour. Enjoy our restaurant, special event catering, and Friday Happy Hour from 6-7pm. Perfect for fishing enthusiasts!
📍 Awapuni, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
Manawatu Freshwater Anglers Club in Palmerston North offers monthly meetings, fly tying workshops, and summer fishing trips for enthusiasts in Manawatū-Whanganui. Join our freshwater fishing community today!
📍 Onerahi, Whangārei, Northland
Onerahi Family Fishing Club in Whangārei, Northland: Friendly family fishing group open to all, welcoming kids. Shore, rock, kayak fishing; monthly weigh-ins & prizes. No boat needed—contact Pete for info.
📍 Tutukaka, Northland
Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club Inc: Northland's premier fishing club since 1944. Enjoy tournaments, Anglers Bar & Bistro, and marina views in Tutukaka. Membership from $25. Join the community!
📍 Ngunguru, Northland
Ngunguru Fishing Club: Social fishing community in Northland, NZ. Enjoy monthly competitions, prizes, home/away trips, and boating safety. Open to adults & kids – annual fees from $10. Join fishing enthusiasts in Whangarei.
Fishing clubs provide opportunities to learn new skills, discover great locations, and enjoy the outdoors. They foster relaxation and patience while also offering the excitement of competition.
Members benefit socially through shared trips, events, and the camaraderie of a like-minded community.
New Zealand is renowned for its fishing, with abundant rivers, lakes, and coastlines. Fishing clubs organise events and trips across these diverse environments, encouraging sustainable practices and respect for nature.
By joining, anglers gain knowledge, experience, and strong connections within the fishing community.