Use in lakesBest in spring, autumn
Use in lakesBest in spring, summer
Use in lakesBest in summer, autumn
Use in lakesBest in spring, summer, autumn
Use in riversBest in spring, summer, autumn, winter
Use in river, lakesBest in summer
Use in rivers, lakesBest in spring, summer, autumn, winter
Learn how to release your unwanted trout catch, unharmed - every year trout die unnecessarily due to poor release techniques and rough handling.
Understand how to fit in with other anglers - in some places, there are more anglers than fishing locations.
Learn how to wade into deep water at river mouths, or when making river or stream crossings - anglers can get into situations where injury or even death is a very real outcome.
Find out how to get kids started in fishing - fly fishing can be a bit difficult for children under 10 but there are other options.
Auckland and parts of the Waikato are at Level 3. DOC huts and campsites are closed in these regions. The rest of New Zealand is at Level 2.
