TRM update on raft fishing for the summer season – any of these are highly recommended for an unforgettable trout fishing experience:
TROPHY FISHING BY RAFT –
TONGARIRO RIVER DELTA
FROM JANUARY – MARCH
When it comes to brown trout fishing, Taupo anglers and fishermen from all over the world dream of having the opportunity to delicately present a fly to a trophy fish and engage a battle with one of NZ’s premier sport fish. Lake Taupo is home to some of NZ’s largest and wildest brown trout. Fishing these waters is an opportunity not to be missed. Brown trout are spawning in the summer months and the Lower Tongariro becomes home to hundreds of large fish, sometimes pushing well over the 10-pound trophy mark.
https://www.raftingnewzealand.co.nz/tongariro-delta-raft-fishing/
FLY FISHING ADVENTURE EXPEDITION TONGARIRO FLY FISHING OVERNIGHTER
DECEMBER – MARCH
The ultimate overnight fly fishing adventure!. The area’s we explore on this fly fishing adventure are only really accessible via the river which means you get to spend a couple of days in untouched water. December and January are popular months for our overnight adventure fishing trips as the upper river holds huge numbers of trout at this time of year due to late-spawning fish from Lake Taupo. Combine exciting rapids with beautiful scenery and of course excellent Tongariro fly fishing, then camp out on the banks of the river under the stars, creating a fantastic wilderness experience.
https://www.raftingnewzealand.co.nz/tongariro-fly-fishing-raft-fishing/
THE ULTIMATE RAFT/FISHING ADVENTURE TONGARIRO WHITE WATER
DECEMBER – MARCH
Rafting New Zealand are proud to offer the ultimate Tongariro fly fishing trips. Fly Fishing and Rafting on the spectacular Upper Tongariro River is the ultimate Fly Fishing adventure. This water opens for angling and fly fishing trips every year on the 1st of December.
It is only really accessible via the river which means you get into untouched water to fish for resident and spawning fish. December and January are popular months for this water activity as the upper river holds huge numbers of trout at this time of year due to late-spawning fish from Lake Taupo.
https://www.raftingnewzealand.co.nz/tongariro-ultimate-raft-fishing/
EPIC RIVER – BIG ADVENTURE FISHING MOHAKA RIVER RAFT-FISHING
FROM OCTOBER – APRIL
Get one up on the locals – The Mohaka River is one of New Zealand’s most majestic and wild rivers and has superb trout fishing. It is not as well known as the Tongariro River but it certainly delivers and is worth a look. We start early to get you fishing, so to make the most of what will prove to be an epic day. Fly fishing by raft on this river includes dramatic backdrops as we float through many plentiful fishing pools. The Mohaka River is a superb option if coming from the Hawkesbay or Taupo. The river is very passive so can cater for all ages and abilities.
https://www.raftingnewzealand.co.nz/mohaka-raft-fishing/
BIG BROWN & RAINBOW TROUT FISHING WHAKAPAPA RIVER RAFT-FISHING
FROM OCTOBER – MARCH (DEPENDENT ON WATER LEVELS)
Whakapapa River fishing trips are a true gem, especially by river raft. The Whakapapa River is one of the most stunning rivers which flows from our local volcanoes and boasts amazing brown/rainbow trout fishing and some of the most impressive scenery! Both rainbow and brown trout grow to huge sizes in this river and some big-number days can be achieved by a competent angler. All styles of trout fishing will be productive here but as it is a fairly deep-flowing river we generally use nymphing to target these Wiley trout. Not considered an ‘easy’ river to fish, it is recommended to choose our “Guided” option, to ensure you get as many opportunities as possible to hook one of these wild beasts which are known for their extra-strong fighting strength and their ability to escape even the most experienced of anglers.
https://www.raftingnewzealand.co.nz/whakapapa-raft-fishing/
