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New Zealand truly is a trout anglers' paradise. We have 775 lakes that are at least 500m in length; almost 300 rivers; and an enormous number of small streams. Almost all contain trout which anglers are able to catch provided they purchase a fishing license and abide by the regulations regarding fishing season, permitted tackle and bag limits. Trout fishing places around New Zealand.
Trout fishing means many different things to different people. For many youngsters growing up in New Zealand trout fishing is in their blood. They perhaps start out worm fishing; move on to spinning gear; and later to a “proper” fly rod. You can troll for trout on a pristine South Island mountain lake, harl a fly while rowing a kayak on one of the Rotorua Lakes, spin fish from the shoreline or a dinghy, and cast for giant searun brown trout at the mouth of a Canterbury braided river. You can take trout on: brass spinners, soft plastics, natural baits, and best of all, on a fly you tied yourself the night before! FishingMag.co.nz has hundreds of pages about trout fishing in New Zealand and we are increasing the number of pages every day!
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| Canterbury Lures |
| Canterbury has its angling traditions in a similar way to the Taupo region of the North Island. Going back as much as 100 years ago anglers were fishing the lower reaches of the Selwyn, Rakaia, and Rangitata Rivers for trout with big flies that were tied in a bulky manner to imitate the silveries, bullies, and whitebait. |
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| If you would like to place your trout picture on this site (NZ only) please email with a suitable caption to: click here |
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