Sunset fishing, Waitahanui river mouth

Taupō Trout Fishery

Introduction

The Taupō Trout Fishery has an international reputation for excellent fishing all year round. Wild rainbow and brown trout thrive in crystal clear rivers and lakes, set within a beautiful volcanic landscape.

    Partners

    A licence is required to fish in the Lake Taupō district. Licences are valid from 1 July to 30 June each year.

    Buy a Taupō fishing licence

    Map and summary of regulations (PDF, 1,917K)

    New season licences

    Licences for the 2022-2023 Taupō fishing season go on sale on Friday 24 June 2022.

    Education

    Visit the Tongariro National Trout Centre and see the freshwater museum, aquarium, hatchery and fishing library, feed wild trout or attend a kids fishing day.

    Newsletters

    Subscribe to Taupō Fishery Focus, our bi-monthly newsletter. Catch up on previous editions you may have missed.

    Dip into the archive and read old copies of Target Taupō (1989-2015).

    Social media

    Visit Taupō Trout Fishery on Facebook for all the latest news. 

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