Fishing For

Northern kahawai

5.0
(7)
54 Catches
Discover everything you need to know about catching Northern kahawai. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.
Average Length
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Maximum Length
2.8 ft
Maximum Weight
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Depth Range
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Temperature Range
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Top Fishing Spots To Catch Northern kahawai

5.0
(5)
Tasman Sea
-41.051811, 174.005495
12 Catches
4.0
(2)
South Pacific Ocean
-39.429221, 176.972821
5 Catches
5.0
(2)
South Pacific Ocean
-39.464699, 177.500000
5 Catches
4.0
(2)
South Pacific Ocean
-43.377068, 172.858965
3 Catches
5.0
(1)
Tasman Sea
-39.467306, 173.436388
2 Catches
4.0
(5)
Tasman Sea
-39.048406, 174.017421
2 Catches
5.0
(1)
Waimakariri River
Selwyn, Canterbury
2 Catches
No Rating (0)
Whanganui River
Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui
2 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Northern kahawai

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Bonito Strips
4.0
(13)
5 Catches
Lures by Acme Marine Kastmaster Ice Pack 4223098
5.0
(1)
4 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Pilchard
4.0
(66)
2 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Squid
4.0
(106)
1 Catch
Lures by Fishbites Fish'n Strips Orange - Clam Flavor
No Rating (0)
1 Catch
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shortfin Squid
4.0
(76)
1 Catch
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Mackerel
4.0
(74)
1 Catch
Lures by Williamson Lures ASJ150 Abyss Speed Jig 150 ASJ150BL Blue ASJ150 ASJ150BL BLUE
No Rating (0)
1 Catch

Recently Caught Northern kahawai

Jordan Carson

2025-12-30
 • 
Far North, Northland

Northern kahawai
5 likes

Charlie Martin

2025-06-25
 • 

Nice little kahawai for live bait

Northern kahawai
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Charlie Martin

2025-06-25
 • 

Good sized kahawai

Northern kahawai
6 lb 12 oz

Harry Wakeling

2025-04-19
 • 

Tiny kahuwai, surprisingly put up a good fight

Northern kahawai
1 lb 2 oz
1
10 likes

Harry Wakeling

2025-04-19
 • 

Lil baby kawai

Northern kahawai
1 lb 6 oz
1
10 likes

Hariz Aqil

5 days ago
 • 

Throwback to my most catches in single casting trip (15 fishes - all above 2kg). Love the weather at Waimakariri River, Canterbury NZ region. Water was nice too.

Northern kahawai
6 lb 10 oz
8 likes

Logan&nicole Sole

2024-04-12
 • 

Good day in the harbour workups all over the place had 9 kahawai in half an hour of getting out there and doing some trawling ended up with 15 kahawai and 1 snapper before lunch fed 8 family's including ours got the snapper and a big kahawai on a double hookup on my little reel was a good fight

Northern kahawai
17 likes • 1 comment

Caleb Gilmore

2024-04-01
 • 

Northern kahawai
5 lb 13 oz
1
7 likes
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