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Notable Waters: Kai Iwi Lakes, Waipapa River

New Zealand’s most northerly trout fishing region extends from Wellsford to Cape Reinga and embraces an area of scenic beauty and rich colonial history.

The mild climate of the ‘Winterless North’ produce

Brown Trout
These were the first of the salmonid species to be acclimatised in New Zealand (in 1867). They are widespread throughout the country in lakes and rivers, achieving body weights in excess of 15 kg. The river fish are distinguished by large

Notable Waters: Waipa and Whakapapa Rivers

This fascinating region includes the Coromandel Peninsula and King Country districts and offers a huge diversity of natural lake, hydro lake, river and remote stream fisheries. There is enough variety and..

New Zealand is a freshwater angler’s dream location. Our trout and salmon fisheries are rated among the best in the world. Every year thousands of Kiwis and overseas visitors experience the wonderful angling opportunities afforded by our pristine...

Notable Waters: Tongariro and Waitahanui Rivers

This expansive crater lake, together with its inflowing streams is one of the world’s most outstanding trout fisheries.

The Taupo fishery is an exclusive zone administered by the Department of...

Notable Waters: Rakaia and Waimakariri Rivers

This outstanding sports fishing region extends from the Waiau River in the north to the Rakaia River south of Christchurch.

Prolific salmon runs between November and March draw thousands of anglers to..

Notable Waters: Karamea and Hokitika Rivers

This region extends some 800 kms from Karamea to Haast covering 2 million hectares of pristine wilderness.

The ‘Coast’ offers a great range of challenging sport fishing experiences with literally hundreds

Notable Waters: Hutt and Rangitikei Rivers

Our capital city is built on a magnificent harbour surrounded by the rugged Rimutaka and Tararua mountain ranges. These ranges spawn gushing river torrents that spill out onto the plains as very productive

Notable Waters: Mataura and Oreti Rivers

This region encompassing Fiordland and Southland has a deserved worldwide reputation as one of New Zealand’s premier brown trout fisheries.

Southland contains numerous rivers, streams and lakes that contain

Notable Waters: Clutha and Hunter Rivers

This region extends from the Shag River down to The Catlins and inland to the Mt Aspiring National Park. It offers some of the best trout and salmon angling experiences to be found in New Zealand.

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