When it comes to Trout fishing in New Zealand we are spoiled for choice.

Below are a few places in the Rotorua region you may like to check out.

Lake Ōkāreka

Within 15 minutes’ drive from the city centre, you can be backing your boat onto the beautiful Lake Ōkāreka. Its name means “the lake of sweet food”, which is apt for a lake that keeps anglers happy with high numbers of good quality fish, especially the large population of rainbow trout that can be caught by a variety of fishing methods. It’s also a gentle lake so very suitable for family fishing.

Lake Rotoma

Lake Rotoma is a beautiful, deep, crystal-clear lake that provides excellent fishing for a large stock of rainbow trout. It also holds the rare tiger trout, a cross between a brook and brown trout.
 Trolling is the most popular method for fishing this lake although jigging has also become a very popular and effective method of taking trout when they are lying deep in the lake.

Lake Tarawera

Cruise & Fish Rotorua says one of the must-do experiences while in Rotorua is a trout fishing charter or a cruise on Lake Tarawera to famous Te Rata Bay and its hot water springs and beaches. Not only is a relaxing soak on Hot Water Beach a treat, but the beach is also perfect for cooking your fresh catch!
 Tarawera is deep and clear, and world renowned for the quality of its rainbow trout averaging 2kg but an impressive number of very large rainbow trout are caught here too, many of which reach or exceed the magical 10-pound (4.5 kg) mark.

Lake Rotoiti

Lake Rotoiti, the third largest lake in our region, consistently produces trophy trout throughout the year. Thousands of fish are released into the lake each year and when combined with the wild fish population ensures that brown and rainbow trout stocks are very high. Trout in this lake consistently reach impressive sizes as there is an abundant food for them.
 Lake Rotoiti has five boat ramps that provide access to all points of the lake, and shoreline fishing from Tapuaekura Bay stream mouth through to the Hinehopu landmark remains open after June 30 when the rest of the lakes closes to boat fishing.

Lake Rotoehu

Lake Rotoehu, as well as Rotoma, provides a great spot for those wanting to get away from the crowds.
 Rotoehu is made up of a number of sheltered arms that can only be reached by boat. These bays provide great shelter from any wind and it is rare that an angler cannot find a place to fish in relatively calm water.
Being shallower than many of the surrounding lakes in the area, Rotoehu provides good fly fishing throughout the day with fish often feeding very close to the shoreline. It’s also an ideal lake for fly fishing from a boat.

Of course that's just a  few spots. There are many more, including rivers and streams to fish. Take a picnic and the family. There are always lot's of nice walks that can be done while you are catching dinner.