Where can I fish on the Tongariro River?

The section of river between the SH1 road bridge and the Red Hut pool attracts considerable angling pressure throughout the year. Here anglers can get the sociable fly fishing experience which this river has become famous for.

How do you fish in Tongariro Delta?

How to fish. The most common technique used at the delta is to position the boat in the current above the drop-off at the mouth, and cast a heavy sinking line or shooting head out into deep water. The flies are allowed to sink to or near the bottom before being very slowly retrieved.

Where can you catch trout in NZ?

Here are ten great ones to get your feet wet with.

  • Motueka River. Nelson.
  • Eglinton River – Fiordland. Lower South Island.
  • Mataura River – Southland. Lower South Island.
  • Buller River. Nelson and West Coast.
  • Ahuriri River – Central Otago. Lower South Island.
  • Oreti River – Southland. Lower South Island.
  • Tongariro River.
  • Haast River.

Does New Zealand have trout fishing?

Here you’ll find plenty of opportunities to fish for big brown trout with big dry flies. The South Island offers plenty of trout fly fishing opportunities, grab a 6 weight fly rod, and map out your dream trip to New Zealand.

Can you swim in Tongariro River?

With such an abundance of Tongariro water activities available, we can be forgiven for forgetting that, which is the most obvious in the summer time: swimming! Supplied with water straight from the mountains, the water is clear and fresh.

What flies to use for trout in summer?

During early summer, a variety of stoneflies, including salmon flies and golden stones, are a primary food source for hungry trout. High water can dislodge them from rocky riffles where they drift helplessly.

What part of New Zealand has the best trout fishing?

Spring Creek, West Coast. Anglers from all over the world look to New Zealand as the mecca of angling – the world’s best wild trout fishery.

Where is the best trout fishing in New Zealand?

Can you swim in Lake Rotopounamu?

Lake Rotopounamu (Greenstone Lake) is nestled on the side of Mt Pihanga to the east of the Te Ponanga Saddle as you drive toward the Tongariro National Park (SH47). This picturesque lake is great for tree lovers, birdwatchers, walkers and swimming.

Can you swim in Lake Rotoaira?

Lake Rotoaira is off to the left just out of the picture. In the distance you might just identify the outlet of Lake Otamangakau – more on that below. From SH47 a well formed track provides a popular walking circuit around the lake taking about 2 hours. The beach hidden in the foreground is ideal for swimming.