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Brown trout being measured.
Taupō Fishery science
Get the most up-to-date information and data from Taupō Fishery scientists.

A series of monthly reports sharing information gathered from the Waipa Stream fish trap.

Summer creel surveys started in November 2022 on Lake Taupō with a total of 132 angler interviews completed through until Waitangi weekend.

Initial analysis of data collected in November suggests Lake conditions are similar to 2019.

Creel Survey data is collected by interviewing anglers. It provides valuable information for fishery managers, particularly when viewed in combination with technical data from other monitoring activities.

This report by Taupō fishery scientist Dr Michel Dedual summarises a body of research and sets out potential management options for the future of this iconic trout fishery.

Summary of a presentation from Taupō fishery scientist Dr Michel Dedual for Taupō Fishing Club.

Water temperature and oxygen concentrations in Lake Otamangakau have reached stressful conditions for trout.

Taupō Fishery scientists made an interesting discovery while reviewing November's Taupō productivity data.

Michel Dedual, Taupō Fishery Scientist shares research from monitoring Taupō fishery health and angler’s response to fishing regulation changes.