b'S napper are found all around the North Island and top of the South Island, and they can be caught off a beach, the rocks, in a kayak or boat year-round.They arent fussy feeders and will eat any kind of bait offered and will also hit lures.They grow large to over 20lb and taste great, so it is no wonder that snapper are a favourite species.FACTSSnapper arent a true snapper species and were incorrectly named by the arrival of Captain James Cook in 1769, with many species caught during his visit and recorded for scientific purposes.Cook also named Bream Bay off Whangarei, Northland while anchored in the bay for good reason, with the large numbers of bream (snapper) found there to help feed his crew.Snapper being top predators will hit lures such as this Rapala Crush City 7 softbait. /FISHINGINGODZONE49'