Fishing: So close to the city - a snapper haven

BROWNS ISLAND

For the early riser this is a great spot. To those prepared to get up before dawn and fish the change of light, read on.

The northeastern end off Browns Island has a small lighthouse and to the south runs a very rocky kelp-infested reef structure which holds a lot of natural food.

It is also shelter and protection for the local snapper residents.

Two things will help you get results and that is a good berley and ground bait trail as well as whole fresh piper for bait.

Ideal conditions to fish the area is on an incoming tide with a north to northeast wind.

Next week's spot: Cemetery Tauranga.

Acknowledgement: Excerpts have been sourced from Bruce Duncan's book Fish the Hauraki Gulf.

Note: This chart is provided as a guide only and is not suitable for navigation purposes. Land Information New Zealand Hydrographic Data. Crown Copyright Reserved.

- HERALD ON SUNDAY