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
New fishing season
Fishing licences for the 2023/24 season are now available from our online licence store.
Fishing season
The Taupō District fishing season starts 1 July each year.
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
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