The Lake Rotoaira fishing season runs from 1 September to 30 June. Fishing licences can only be purchased during this time.
As part of the 2017 Tūwharetoa Deed of Settlement, redress provisions provide for Lake Rotoaira Trust to sell fishing licences for the Lake.
- Landing is only permitted on Lake Rotoaira Trust land which is at the campground only. There is to be no landing on any other lands adjoining the lake, including Motuopuhi Island (the island on the lake), without the landowners permission.
- A Lake Rotoaira Fishing Licence must be obtained if you are accessing the lake to fish. You must have your fishing permits in your possession when fishing at Lake Rotoaira.
- 4 knots (8 km) or less within 200 m from shore or any other vehicle.
- Lake Rotoaira is closed for fishing from 1 July to 31 August though closing dates may vary at the discretion of the Lake Rotoaira Trust.
- All trout taken from the Lake must exceed 35 cm from nose to “V” of tail.
- All those accessing the lake do so at your own risk.
- Lake Rotoaira Trust takes no responsibility for damage to property or person.
- For emergency assistance, please contact 111. Note that in an emergency, assistance is approximately 20 minutes away (monitor VHF Channel 62).
- Lake Rotoaira is a dynamic mountain environment. Enter at your own risk.
- The daily catch limit is ten (10) trout.
Updated December 2024
Privacy disclosure: To process your licence request Lake Rotoaira Trust needs to collect personal information about you. The Trust will only use your information for this purpose, and will follow the principles of the Privacy Act 2020.
On September 2021 a fishing licence only for Lake Rotoaira was implemented. This licence is required by all trout anglers require to fish at Lake Rotoaira. A Taupō Fishing District licence is not required, and the Taupō regulations do not apply.
Contact
Email: ranger@lakerotoaira.com