Flounder Nets 20m 30m 40m 60m or Custom Made Commercial

Flounder Nets NZ — Ready-to-Fish Set Nets & Drag Nets

Want to buy a flounder net in New Zealand? Action Outdoors manufactures ready-to-fish flounder nets in our Auckland factory. Every net is fully rigged with floating top rope, braided lead-core bottom rope, and quality mesh — ready to fish straight out of the bag.

Flounder netting is one of the most accessible ways to put fresh fish on the table in NZ. You don't need a boat — just a net, a pair of waders, and a shallow harbour or estuary. Our nets are designed to help you catch more flounder with less effort.

Why Choose a Flounder Net?

• Save money — catch fresh flounder instead of paying supermarket prices
• Feed the family — healthy, protein-rich fish straight from the water
• No boat needed — perfect for shore-based fishing in harbours and bays
• Great family activity — kids love helping set and pull nets
• Low-cost investment — pays for itself after a few good catches

Flounder Net Types

We make two main types of flounder fishing nets:

Flounder Set Nets — anchored in position and left to fish. Ideal for harbours, estuaries, and tidal channels where flounder move with the tide. Available with floating top rope or floats-on-rope options for different water depths.

Flounder Drag Nets — pulled along the bottom in shallow water. Extra floats and heavier lead-core rope keep the net working efficiently while dragging. Perfect for beaches and sandbars. View our Flounder Drag Nets.

Sizes & Lengths

• 20m — compact, easy to handle in small estuaries
• 30m — popular all-round size for recreational fishing
• 40m — covers more ground in wider harbours
• 60m — for experienced fishers and larger waterways
• Custom commercial lengths — built to order for commercial operations

Mesh Sizes

Our flounder net mesh sizes range from 118mm (4¾") to 165mm (6½"). The most common choices:

• 118mm–125mm — standard recreational flounder mesh, legal in most NZ areas
• 135mm–165mm — larger mesh for bigger flounder and commercial use
• South Island specs — 9-mesh-deep nets available for Canterbury/Otago regulations

Mesh Options

• Mono mesh — clear, hard to see underwater, best for clear water
• Multi-mono mesh — softer, tangles fish better, 20–40% higher catch rate
• Cotton/nylon braid — traditional heavy-duty mesh for drag nets

About Flounder in New Zealand

Flounder thrive in shallow waters up to 50m deep, especially in harbours, estuaries, and muddy bays. They're most abundant in northern inshore areas during summer. Common NZ species include Yellowbelly Flounder (plumper with large dark-edged scales) and Sand Flounder. Flounder are bottom feeders that lie flat on the seabed — that's why the weighted bottom rope on your net is so important.

Why Buy From Action Outdoors?

• ✅ NZ made in Auckland — manufactured right here, not imported
• ✅ Ready to fish — fully rigged, just add water
• ✅ MPI compliant — built to meet current NZ fishing regulations
• ✅ Custom sizes — any length or mesh available on request
• ✅ Best nets, best price — factory direct, no middleman markup

Flounder Net FAQ

👉 Looking for raw netting to build your own? See our Unslung Flounder Net Mesh collection.