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New Zealand's Eastern Region: Fish and Game New Zealand's Eastern Region offers a large range of trout fishing opportunities for both lake and river fishing.
The bush clad Lakes Waikaremoana and Waikareiti in the east provide spectacular boat and shoreline fishing for both brown and rainbow trout in the scenic Te Urewera National Park. The rivers within the park also provide opportunities to target headwater fish and spawning run fish. The Ruakituri River gives anglers a chance to catch world-renowned strong trout while the Waiau Rivers offers very high catch rates.
The Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand has a large number of spectacular river fisheries from the Waioeka River in the east through the Rangitaiki river, Tarawera river and Kaituna catchments to the Ngamuwahine River in the west. Lakes like Aniwhenua and Flaxy also add to diverse trout fishing opportunities.
The Rotorua Lakes are the central feature of the region. Shoreline fly fishing and spin fishing for trouit can result in very good catch rates while boat fishing over the summer months provides action and fun for the whole family. Most of the Rotorua Lakes lack suitable spawning rivers to sustain fish populations so supplementary stocking of Tarawera-strain trout maintain the high numbers for anglers.
Lake Rotorua is not stocked but has one of the highest trout fishing catch rates in the district while Lake Okareka also keeps anglers happy with high numbers of good quality fish. The trophy lakes - Tarawera, Okataina and Rotoiti - regularly produce fish in excess of 5 kg. Lakes Rotoma and Rotoehu provide experiences for those wanting to get away from the crowds and the opportunity to chase tiger trout. Lakes Rotomahana and Tikitapu also have their own special charm and local devotees, while Lake Rerewhakaaitu attracts shore-based anglers targeting deep bodied fish. Smaller lakes with secluded bays and rising trout are there for the more adventurous anglers who want to “get off the beaten track”.
The Eastern Region offers diverse angler experiences, high catch rates and big fish. There is something for everyone.
Lake Rotorua, NZ:
Lake Rotorua offers the highest catch rate of any lake in the eastern region, unlike most of the other Rotorua lakes, which are sustained with hatchery liberations; Lake Rotorua is a truly wild fishery. Tributaries flowing into Lake Rotorua provide excellent spawning conditions.
Rotorua offers anglers the very best of New Zealand Trout Fishing with ten secluded bush lined lakes holding both Rainbow and Brown Trout. Lake Rotorua is the largest lake in the Rotorua Lake district it is open for fishing all year round. Lake Rotorua is famous for quantity of trout it holds regularly producing quality 3 to 5 kilogram (6 ˝ to 11 lbs) brown trout with the occasional fish weighing in over 7 kilograms (15 ˝ lbs).
Rainbow trout are of an equally high quality, with fish between 2 to 3 kilograms (4 ˝ to 6 ˝ lbs) consistently being landed. Trolling, Harling and Jigging available. Enjoy your time on our guides' 19” Aluminum Westcoaster launch. Tackle, equipment, refreshments and lunch are supplied. Individual requirements will be catered for offering the opportunity to visit multiple lakes and hot pools.
Trout Fishing Lake Rotorua, NZ
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All year
350mm minimum
8
2
Artificial fly, spinner |
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