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
The Stunned Mullet Top Ten Snapper Tournament (Kings Birthday Weekend)
30th & 31st May (Kings Birthday Weekend)
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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 17.04.2026
Friday 17.04.2026 Fishing Report Offshore With the terrible weather recently, not many have ventured offshore. One exception was Crofty weighing a nice Shortbill Spearfish recently while fishing aboard “Seahorse”. The water temp and colour is reportedly still...
Friday Flash 03.04.2026
Friday 03.04.2026 Club’s Easter Opening Hours - Friday and Saturday the kitchen and bar will be open from 12noon with normal opening hours 3pm on Sunday and Monday. Fishing Report no report this week as not a lot has been happening. Hope you get some time out over...
Friday Flash 27.03.26
Friday 27.03.2026 Welcome Sanil Kumar – Kitchen Manager/Chef We are delighted to welcome Sanil Kumar to our club as our new Kitchen Manager/Chef. Sanil comes from the Matarangi Dunes Golf Club Restaurant and joins us with a strong background in culinary leadership...
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Club Membership
Come and enjoy our club – individual, senior and family memberships are available.