Poenamo Fishing Club

Hi Everyone,

It’s time…… Mayhem May Members Competition, running for the entire month of May. Whether you’re chasing a monster Kingi or a trophy Snapper, this month is all about getting out on the water and climbing the leaderboard.

Competition Number is 17.

Please take 2 minutes out of your time tonight to fill out this form.

The Government is at it again.

The Minister for Oceans and Fisheries is pushing ahead with proposals to open up some of our most valued recreational species for commercial sale – including marlin and 19 reef fish species like red moki and boarfish.

They call it “removing redundant regulations.” We call it selling off what’s left of our public fishery.

These fish have always been off limits to commercial harvest for a reason. They’re vulnerable, slow-growing, and already under pressure. Allowing commercial sale would open the door to deliberate targeting - something Kiwis have rejected before.

Back in 2013, the public rallied behind LegaSea’s Hands Off Our Marlin campaign. Within three days, the Minister backed down. The message was clear: our fish are not for sale.

Now it’s time to do it all again.

We’ve built a quick and easy submission form so you can tell the Minister to leave marlin and reef fish off the menu.

Submissions close 28 November, please make your voice count.

https://legasea.co.nz/marlin-submissions-nov-2025/

Hands off our marlin and reef fish.

The Government is at it again.

The Minister for Oceans and Fisheries is pushing ahead with proposals to open up some of our most valued recreational species for commercial sale – including marlin and 19 reef fish species like red moki and boarfish.

They call it “removing redundant regulations.” We call it selling off what’s left of our public fishery.

These fish have always been off limits to commercial harvest for a reason. They’re vulnerable, slow-growing, and already under pressure. Allowing commercial sale would open the door to deliberate targeting - something Kiwis have rejected before.

Back in 2013, the public rallied behind LegaSea’s Hands Off Our Marlin campaign. Within three days, the Minister backed down. The message was clear: our fish are not for sale.

Now it’s time to do it all again.

We’ve built a quick and easy submission form so you can tell the Minister to leave marlin and reef fish off the menu.

Submissions close 28 November, please make your voice count.

https://legasea.co.nz/marlin-submissions-nov-2025/

Hands off our marlin and reef fish.

Thanks to our 2025/2026 Sponsors for jumping onboard for what’s shaping up to be one heck of a season. We look forward to seeing how the season unfolds with some epic catches been recorded all ready.

Here are the final results for the 4 Grander Poenamo Fishing Club vs Browns Bay Fishing Club. Congratulations to BBFC for claiming the trophy with a 1.5cm overall win. And huge congratulations to our Top 10 longest Snapper taking home some good cash prizes.

Kawau Comp POSTPONED! 🌊
Due to bad weather, the Gulf Comp (Kawau) Overnighter 2025 (Sep 5-6) is pushed to Autumn 2026. We’ll share the new date soon!

Poenamo Fishing Club 2025-26 Season is here!!

With the 2024-25 season officially complete, it's time to kick off the new 2025-26 season!

Membership fees are now due. Renewing now ensures you're all set for the exciting year ahead and don't have to ask Danny if you've paid till after the next Landbased.

Membership Fees:
Individual: $50
Family: $75

How to Join or Renew:
In-Person (Preferred): Simply sign up and pay with the bar staff at Pats.

Online:
Fill out the online form here: https://forms.gle/h4rXERWDcNzQ61SA7

Make a direct deposit to the club account:
Account Name: Poenamo Fishing Club
Account Number: 12-3091-0185218-00

We are looking forward to seeing the regulars and cant wait to see some new faces.

Cheers the Poenamo Fishing Club Committee 🎣

PFC Membership Form 2025 - 2026 Individual $50 - Family $75 Fees to be paid to Poenamo Fishing Club 12-3091-0185218-00