Experience Fly Fishing
Fishing Options
Taupo-Tongariro | 1 Day
The Lake Taupo Fishery offers a diverse range of opportunities in a wilderness of iconic kiwi surroundings. The famous Tongariro River, the smaller Lake Taupo tributary streams, and the high country lakes of the Tongariro National Park are all easily accessible by day trips with Riverstone Fly Fishing Guides from either Taupo or Turangi. Nymph, dry fly sight fishing, and streamer fishing all work well during the different fishing seasons. Check out our fly fishing reports for some understanding of where we go and what to expect.
BACKCOUNTRY River | 1 Day
There is some backcountry wilderness water accessible by day or multi-day trips from either Taupo or Turangi. By traveling to adjacent regions over a long day trip with Riverstone Fly Fishing Guides you experience the beauty of remote rural and reserved lands. While most of this water is drive-in access to get the best from the day, a reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required – though we are able to tailor the experience to each individual’s capability. Some of the best backcountry water is very remote and more suitable for multi-day itineraries or Heli fishing.
Your Fly Fishing Guide
Rob Henderson
Te Āti Awa
I began my trout fishing as a 10-year-old early morning harling on Lake Rotorua and then in my teens I got the fly fishing bug. During the past 35-years I have fished all over NZ, but I now focus on the Central North Island – the Taupo-Turangi region, south Waikato, King Country, Hawkes Bay, Rotorua Lakes, Te Urewera and the Kaimanawas. I have a passion for exploring new waters and solitude, so increasingly I am seeking to always go that little bit further than the last angler with clients taking multiple days to explore the best fly fishing our country offers.
Client Reviews
Tongariro River
Spawning Rainbows & Trophy Browns
All Year Round
King Country & Ruapehu
Backcountry Wilderness Experience
Spring-Summer-Autumn
Taupo Small Stream
Spawning Rainbows & Stream Mouths
Autumn-Winter-Spring
Hawkes Bay
Backcountry Wilderness Experience
Spring-Summer-Autumn
South Waikato
Spring Creeks & Feeder Streams
Spring-Summer-Autumn
Rotorua Lakes District
Trophy Rainbows & Browns
All Year Round
Urewera & East Cape
Backcountry Wilderness Experience
Spring-Summer-Autumn
Tongariro Lakes
Still Water Trophy Fisheries
Spring-Summer-Autumn
Rangitikei District
Backcountry Wilderness Experience
Spring-Summer-Autumn
Kaimanawa Forest Park
Wilderness Backcountry
Spring-Summer-Autumn