Fishing near Hicks Bay, Gisborne

Hicks Bay sits on the East Cape coast of the Gisborne region, facing the Pacific. The area draws anglers to its rugged coastline — including ledge fishing at spots like Lottin Point and the Matakaoa area — and to the network of rivers close by. Offshore, the Ranfurly Banks, roughly 25 nautical miles out, is a well-known destination for big pelagic fish.