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Tongariro Fishing Guide
Tongariro Fishing Guide 
Winter Rainbows, Tongariro ‘Trophy’ Browns & Wilderness Backcountry
Hiring a Tongariro fishing guide is the perfect way for either the novice to learn or for the more experienced to gain that edge that makes for the difference between a fish-less and a memorable day. Our fishing guides know the area well and take your safety and need for a great day out seriously.
Your Tongariro Fishing Guide Options
We work closely with Riverstone Fly Fishing Guides and offer 3 options:
1 Winter run rainbow trout (May-November), average size 3lb, fish up to 6lb possible
2 Back country wilderness fishing (October-June), average size 3lb, fish up to 8lb possible
3 Trophy brown trout (December-April), average size 5lb, fish up to 14lb possible
If fly fishing is not of interest consider hiring a boat for early morning cruising and fishing with ‘Whiskery Mike’.
What To Expect
- One or two angler’s the total price is the same
- 20% non refundable deposit required when booking
- All gear is included though if you have your own please bring this with you
- You will be on the water for 5-7 hours, depending on travel time to fishing location
- A typical day usually begins before dawn, though sometimes later starts are better
- Mostly we practice catch & release though this depends on where we are fishing
- For what you need see our gear essentials here
$600 Full Day
Big Tongariro Browns
- December-April
- Nymph, dry fly, wet line & night time fishing
- Tongariro River and stream mouths
- Angling gear, pickup & transport (optional)
- Quality lunch and refreshments (optional)
- Half days $300
$600 Full Day
Winter Run Rainbows
- May-November
- Nymph & Wet Line style fishing
- Taupo tributaries including Tongariro River
- Angling gear, pickup & transport (optional)
- Quality lunch and refreshments (optional)
- Half days $300
$ 255 Half Day
Lake Fish & Cruising
- All year round
- Harling, jigging & fly fishing
- 1-4 people, price remains the same
- Experienced skipper, MSA certified
- Sublime scenery & trout to eat!
- Purpose built boat & gear supplied
$650 Full Day
Wilderness Backcountry
- October-June
- Nymph & Dry Fly style fishing
- Central North Island rivers and streams
- Angling gear, pickup & transport (optional)
- Quality lunch and refreshments (optional)
- Camping out trips available (please enquire)
Before You Go
- You will need to buy either a DOC Taupo fishing licence or for some back country waters outside the Taupo fishery, a Fish & Game national fishing licence
- To get an idea of the different style of fishing and conditions to expect, have a look at the fishing gear & methods and fly fishing reports from our recent trips
Fly Fishing Reports
Guided Fly fishing service available...
