Harvey – the Trout Man

TRM had a common request from a novice angler, who believed he was not quite ready for a professional guide but was looking for an experienced angler to improve his casting skills and learn the basic techniques for “reading” the water, etc.

SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed rules everything at TRM) often receives similar queries from inmates and their wives/partners.  It is so important for ‘beginners’ to get the basics correct from the start.

For any requests like these we refer them directly to The Trout Man.  He offers such a good value package as his ‘clients’ always stay at TRM.  So TRM promised to post Harvey’s details on the Daily Report.

The fee schedule below was pinched from NZFishing.com website followed by a brief video of Harvey explaining what he is all about…

Just to let you know he operates on the Tongariro River as well as Rotorua – a more convenient half way house for those from Wellington/Manawatu regions to the south.

The Trout Man

Harvey Clark, known as the Trout Man, offers fishing for beginners, backpackers and budget travelers, families and senior citizens at at very affordable rates. Harvey is a very experienced and knowledgeable angler committed to passing on his love of fishing.
Contact Harvey Clark
Address

14 Okona Crescent

Ngongotaha

Rotorua 3010
Contact details

Mobile 021 951 174

email: harvtroutman@hotmail.com

Or you can contact Harvey Clark via Waiteti Trout Stream Holiday Park
Location The Trout Man is based at Waiteti Trout Stream Holiday Park which has direct access by water or pathway to Lake Rotorua just 200 metres away.
Fishing waters

Lake Rotorua and its tributaries including Waiteti Stream and Ngongotaha Stream

Lake Rerewhakaaitu

Ohau Channel

Lake Rotoiti, Lake Tarawera, Lake Okataina and Lake Rotoma
In the NZ Herald

Read what the NZ Herald had to say about Harvey Clark and the Waiteti Trout Stream Holiday Park in a feature article  New Zealand: Hooked on the one that got away published in  April 2007.

And read articles by Harvey Cark in the New Zealand Herald.
Fishing options

All tackle is provided but you need to purchase a fishing licence (available from the camp store). A fish preparation area and fish smoker are also available.

Some of the options available, with prices as at September 2014, are:

  Option   Description   Cost (NZD)
Getting Started Flycasting tuition and fishing on tranquil stream and lake-edge learning the basics

3 hours:

$90 for 1 person

4 hours:

$120 for 1 person

$140 for 2 people
Summer Special A day out for seven hours at peak season around the local fishing spots

 

$210 for 1 person

$230 for 2
Winter Special A day out for six hours during peak spawning season at peaceful captivating Lake Rerewhakaaitu, half an hour from Rotorua

$210 for 1 person

$230 for 2
Backpacker Special No experience required, no tuition necesary, just two hours of straight fishing. The Trout Man does the casting, you do the catching.

2 hours: $60 for 1 person
Dawn Patrol Excitement time! Two hours easy fishing starting 5am-6am at peak feeding time. No experience required, anyone can have a go. The Trout Man does the casting and passes you the rod so you can strike and play the fish.

$60 for 1 person, spring/summer only

($50 if booked with a tuition course)
Where and How A time-saving familiarisation trip around the local fishing spots, learning where to go and what to use. 2-3 hours and up to three people: $50

Three hours Lake Rerewhakaaitu: $75

Five hours including the Rotorua Lakes region: $100

 
Extra time By arrangement $30 an hour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj9jA36MNUQ