French Pass and d’Urville Island have a diverse waterway that extends from deep to shallow water zones. Nutrient rich currents from the deep Cook Straight trench feed these diverse waterways seasonally attracting baitfish and pelagic species such as kingfish, snapper and kahawhai. Other fish common to the area are groper, blue cod, terakihi, trevally, john dory, flounder, gurnard, moki, butterfish, and other reef species.

French Pass Sea Safaris offer a guided service and will target the clients preferred species. Recommendations on the appropriate fishing tackle to match the species is given and techniques are taught on the water. This personalised service can make the difference of attaining your target species or not. Group bookings are accepted. Although licensed for 16 people we recommend and maximum of six to eight.

Gear hire is available.

Charter rates for max group size of 10 people

2hr day $90 per person (minimum charter rate $360)
4hr day $180 per person (minimum charter rate $720)
6hr day $270 per person (minimum charter rate $1080)
8hr day $360 per person (minimum charter rate $1440)

As seen on TV3 ‘Gone fishing’ and Australia channel 7 ‘The Great Outdoors’ 

French Pass Sea Safaris famous 'catch'n'cook'

Enjoy a real kiwi experience with the excitement of the catch and the satisfaction of a scrumptious meal.

Fresh wild NZ mussels followed by a mouthwatering blue cod sandwich garnished with freshly picked crisp organic salad from our very own garden.

3hr experience $160 per person (minimum charter rate $540).

'Fishing food views, all great. Smart to live here, thanks'.

'Thank you for a fabulous two days, very lovely unit, fantastic seal swim and exciting fish catch of blue cod and snapper-yum'.

'Thanks Lyn and Danny. Great people. Great fishing. Beaut days, what more could we ask for'. 

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