Located in Whitianga, NZ
Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club
Regular tournaments throughout the year to cater for all ages and skill levels.
Come and enjoy our club – individual, senior and family memberships are available.
Opening Times
Office Hours 9-4 Mon-Fri
Club Hours 3pm-close
Dinner Hours 5:30pm-close
Courtesy Van
Operates on Thursdays
Ph 028 4112845
Address
12 The Esplanade
Whitianga
New Zealand
Contact Us
office@mbgfc.co.nz
+64 7 866 4121
VHF Channel 61
About Us
One of the oldest game fishing clubs in NZ.
Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club is the place for locals and visitors who enjoy the thrill and passion of catching (and trying to catch!) the big one in the spectacular waters in and around Whitianga and Mercury Bay.
Whether you participate in the many tournaments throughout the year or just enjoy telling some great fish tales at the club you are welcome.
The club bar and bistro are open throughout the week for members to enjoy.
Proud to be associated with
The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council
The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council Inc (NZSFC), is a not for profit organisation originally founded in 1957 and incorporated on 3 March 1959. We currently have 54 affiliated member Clubs from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island.
The International Game Fish Association
The IGFA is a nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices, through science, education, rule making, record keeping and recognition of outstanding accomplishments in the field of angling.
MBGFC
Leaderboard
NZ Sportfishing Nationals
New date: 21 February 2026
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Club Grid
Our Latest Sponsor Grid 2025-26
Club Records
What our members have caught over the years
Club Sponsors
Many thanks to all our wonderful Sponsors.
Club Admin
Notices and Documentation for Club Members
Recent news
What’s going on at the club
Friday Flash 06.02.2026
Friday 06.02.2026 Pin Fish Congratulations to Tania Christensen a pin for her 15.82kg kingfish caught on 15kg while fishing in the ladies comp. Not long later Emma Douglas caught a 20.24kg also on 15kg line caught in sponsors grid Gull Whitianga and Bodman Fencing...
Friday Flash 30.01.2026
Friday 30.01.2026 Speaker on Deep Sea Fishing Night – TK Offshore Fishing (Tuesday 3rd February) The Club is excited to host TK and Cam Walker of TK Offshore Fishing on Tuesday 3 February, kicking off at 6.30pm, for an engaging evening of offshore fishing insight,...
Friday Flash 16 Jan 2026
Junior Record and Pin FishCongratulations to Hunter Nicholson on his Junior Record for 10kg line class with an albacore weighing in at 11.68kg. This is also the first pin fish on light tackle, caught in sponsors grid GSD Construction. Well done Hunter. FISHING...
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Club Membership
Come and enjoy our club – individual, senior and family memberships are available.