Taupo Trout Fishery

Lake Otamangakau will reopen to fishing on Saturday 1 March.

After a hot February where the surface water temperature sat well above 20 degrees for long periods, we are finally seeing figures start to drop. March can still deliver periods of hot weather, so we recommend anglers continue to monitor water temperatures using the live telemetry data graph on our website.

This summer has seen the return of more typical hot February weather after the cool February we witnessed last year. The closure will have provided the valuable protection needed for large trout. These trout will be feeding avidly now as they look to build up weight and condition in preparation for spawning. Insect activity can will remain high in March, particularly damsels that are often prolific at this time of year, providing plenty of opportunity for both trout and anglers.

Temperature telemetry data can be viewed on the Lake Otamangakau page of our website: https://www.doc.govt.nz/…/where-to-fish/lake-otamangakau/

What do anglers think about the closure in February? Let us know…