# Serious Fishing Company

> Premium charter fishing experiences on the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. Based at Gulf Harbour Marina, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Auckland.

## About

Serious Fishing Company is operated by Skipper Rex Smith, a commercial fishing veteran with 30+ years of local knowledge on the Hauraki Gulf. The business offers a range of charter fishing experiences aboard the *Kiwi Angler*, a purpose-built 42-foot (12.8m) charter vessel powered by a 450hp Scania diesel engine capable of 22 knots.

## Services

- **Individual Day Excursions** — Join other anglers for a shared fishing trip on the Hauraki Gulf. Great for solo travellers and small groups.
- **Private & Sole Charters** — Exclusive hire of the Kiwi Angler for your group. Recommended group size: 10–14 people. Ideal for birthdays, stag/hen parties, and family days out.
- **Corporate Charters** — Team-building and client entertainment on the water. Catering, BBQ, and refreshments available.
- **Big Game Fishing** — Targeting Marlin and Tuna along the Northland coastline. Seasonal blue and black marlin expeditions.

## Target Species

- **Snapper** (Pagrus auratus) — New Zealand's most prized table fish. Year-round, peak summer.
- **Yellowtail Kingfish** (Seriola lalandi) — Powerful sportfish, up to 40kg. Summer peak.
- **Kahawai** (Arripis trutta) — Fast, energetic surface fighters. Year-round.
- **Trevally** (Pseudocaranx georgianus) — Strong fighters, excellent eating. Year-round.
- **John Dory** (Zeus faber) — Prized table fish, deep reef. Autumn–winter.
- **Tarakihi** (Nemadactylus macropterus) — Popular table fish, deep water. Year-round.
- **Gurnard** (Chelidonichthys kumu) — Colourful bottom-dweller. Year-round.
- **Marlin** (Makaira spp.) — Big game. Northland coast. Summer.

## Location

- **Marina:** Gulf Harbour Marina, Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Auckland, New Zealand
- **Berth:** Pier Z, Berth 11
- **Phone:** +64 (0)27 678 4300
- **Booking:** +64 (0)21 432 697

## Key Facts

- Vessel: *Kiwi Angler* — 42ft (12.8m), 450hp Scania diesel, 22 knots cruising speed
- Skipper: Rex Smith — 30+ years commercial and charter fishing experience
- Operations: 80%+ go-days per year (weather dependent)
- Fishing area: Hauraki Gulf, Northland coastline, New Zealand
- Equipment: Modern sonar, fish-finder electronics; fishing gear hire available
- Amenities: BBQ catering, refreshments, tackle hire

## Pages

- [Home](https://seriousfishing.co.nz/) — Overview, ethos, featured gallery
- [About](https://seriousfishing.co.nz/about) — Rex & Lynette Smith, the Kiwi Angler vessel, what to bring
- [Adventures](https://seriousfishing.co.nz/adventures) — Charter types and fishing packages
- [Species](https://seriousfishing.co.nz/species) — Target fish species profiles
- [Gallery](https://seriousfishing.co.nz/gallery) — Photo gallery of catches and trips
- [Contact](https://seriousfishing.co.nz/contact) — Booking enquiry form and location