Located in Whitianga, NZ

Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club

Boats on the water starting out for a Fishing Competition on Mercury Bay

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

Weighmasters (Call DO NOT Text)

Phone: 021 02562849
Please call the weighmasters phone number DO NOT text
Phone is on diversion

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

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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.

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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

 

Poster titled 'Heaviest Weighed Fish' showing a list of fish species with blank score fields; highlights two weights: Will Waddell — 79.44 kg and Dan Ford — 5.39 kg, against a water background.
Poster-style scoreboard on a blue water background showing 'Top 10 Club Boats' with four filled ranks: 1st Asylum 2342 pts, 2nd Mile Zero 752 pts, 3rd Relentless 615 pts, 4th Mad Max 185 pts; rows 5–10 empty.
Poster showing 'Top 10 Club Anglers' with a numbered list of names and points over a blue water background (Xavier Rush 1094 PTS, etc.).

Winter Tuna Tournament – Sponsored by:  The Stunned Mullet, OKUMA, BONZE Lures, Coastline Excavations, PJ Builders, Kitchen FX

4th July - 29th August 2026

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Club Grid

Our Latest Sponsor Grid 2026-27

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 04.09.2026

Friday Flash 04.09.2026

Friday 04.09.2026 Fishing Report Strong west to southwest winds have been limiting some people’s ability to get out on the water, although there is sometimes a small window of calm for the early risers. As a result, the fishing has been close to shore this week with...

Friday Flash 28.08.2026

Friday Flash 28.08.2026

Friday 28.08.2026 Fishing Report We had a few reports this week from fishers who took advantage of some favourable conditions on the water. Fishing for snapper proved successful for most people. The general consensus was that while there seemed to be plenty of smaller...

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Come and enjoy our club – individual, senior and family memberships are available.