Trout Fishing in New Zealand

The centre of trout fishing is Lake Taupo but many lakes and rivers in both island are stocked with introduced brown, rainbow and brook trout.

Lake Rotorua is another favored trout fishing spot, as are the lakes of Canterbury and South and Central Otago and the rivers of the Waikato. Fishing is available all year in Rotorua, Taupo and the Central Otago lakes, and is restricted to October to April in most other districts. The best dry fly waters in the world are said to be in New Zealand, and its fishing guides are of high international standing.

At Rotorua, steelhead fishing in April/May and September/October requires heavy gear while summertime fly fishing between October and April uses lighter lines.

Happy Trout Fishing in New Zealand!!