The Taupo Fishery area is responsible for the management of the Taupo sports fishery. The rainbow and brown trout of Lake Taupo and its tributaries provide 30-40 per cent of the country’s freshwater sports fishing.
The trout of Lake Taupo and its tributaries provide 30-40 per cent of the country’s freshwater sports fishing. The sports fishery is managed by DOC although the lake and river beds are owned by Ngati Tuwharetoa. Location: The Taupo Fishery includes Lake Taupo and its catchment, the Waikato River down to Huka Falls, lakes Moawhango and Otamangakau, but not Lake Rotoaira.
Here you can visit The River Walk Visitor Centre, wander through the hatchery facility, look through an underwater trout viewing chamber or take a stroll along the Tongariro River. Alert: Construction work on siteLocation: It is located 4 kilometres south of Turangi on State Highway 1.
Taupo district fishery regulations
Target Taupo - learn more about fishing in Taupo
NZ weather
New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres
Fish and Game website
New Zealand Fishing website
NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers website
Tongariro National Trout Centre Society
Visit Ruapehu website
Watersafety NZ website
Stop the spread of didymoCheck, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.
Safety information
Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.
