Trout fishing on Lake Taupo
The Taupo trout fishery is a 'year-round' fishery providing exciting winter river fishing and excellent summer fishing on the lake. Within a relatively small geographic area, anglers can enjoy a variety of fishing styles depending on the time of the year and their preferred chosen method.
Also within the same area is a variety of landscapes - from fishing the strong currents and pools of the Tongariro River, to summer boat fishing on Lake Taupo, or the complete solitude of Lake Kuratau. Anglers can enjoy lots of variety when pursuing trout at Taupo.
The rainbow and brown trout of Lake Taupo and its tributaries provide 30-40 per cent of the country’s freshwater sports fishing. The lake and river beds are owned by Ngati Tuwharetoa who also have the sole rights to take indigenous fish from these waters.
Learn about the year-round fishing and educational opportunities available at the Taupo Fishery.
There is no accommodation available at the Taupo Fishery but there are a range of options available in the Tongariro Taupo area in Taupo, Turangi and a number of lakeside settlements.
Find out ways you can plan and prepare for your trip to the Taupo Fishery.
View information about the Taupo Fishery's current catch rates and fishing predictions.
You'll need a special licence to fish in the Taupo district. Fish & Game licences cannot be used here.
Taupo district fishery regulations
Target Taupo - learn more about fishing in Taupo
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New Zealand Fishing website
NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers website
Tongariro National Trout Centre Society
Visit Ruapehu website
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