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Eastern Region

ROTORUA LAKES DISTRICT Most of the Rotorua lakes are easily accessible. Simple road maps show all the lakes, and angler access signs will direct anglers to more specific fishing areas. The lakes provide excellent fishing for both first-timers and experienced anglers, all within 40 minutes’ drive of Rotorua City. Access and fishing techniques for Lake Rotorua are covered in more detail in the Lake Rotorua information pamphlet.

• Lake Rotoiti
• Ohau Channel
• Lake Rotoehu
• Lake Rotoma
• Lake Otakaina
• Lake Tarawera
• Lake Okareka
• Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)
• Lake Rotokakahi (Green Lake)
• Lake Rotomahana
• Lake Rerewhakaaitu
• Lake Okaro
• Lakes Ngahewa and Ngapouri
  

FISHERIES OF THE BAY OF PLENTY The Bay of Plenty offers a variety of angling experiences from small lake fisheries to scenic headwater fisheries within National parks. A number of pamphlets are available on specific catchments within the bay and a general outline from west to east follows.

• Lake McLaren
• Ruahihi Canal
• Wairoa River
• Ngamuwahine River
• Kaituna River
• Tarawera River
• Whakatane River
• Waimana River
• Waioeka River
  

RANGITAIKI CATCHMENT The Rangitaiki River catchment is the largest in the Eastern Fish and Game region. It offers lake, small stream, and big river fishing opportunities. Angling information on this catchment is contained within the Rangitaiki pamphlet and is available throughout the region.

• Rangitaiki River
• Flaxy Lakes and Canals
• Whirinaki River
• Horomanga River
• Lake Aniwhenua
  

TE UREWERA / EAST COAST FISHERIES A number of spectacularly scenic and exciting fisheries are available on the eastern side of the region and the trip to the area is well worth it. Bush clad lake and river fishing is the main feature along with a variety of opportunities to catch some large trout in special places.

• Lake Waikaremoana
• Lake Waikareiti
• Lake Whakamarino
• Lake Kaitawa
• Ruakituri River
• Waiau River
  

WAIKATO RIVER SYSTEM The Waikato River is the largest in New Zealand, and offers a number of high catch rate fishing opportunities. Anglers keen to escape the crowds will find that the Waikato River system and associated hydro lakes are well worth a visit. Fish and Game New Zealand, Eastern Region has produced a pamphlet detailing the Waikato fishery within its boundaries and anglers should consult this for more detailed information. The hydro lakes lend themselves to early season harling and anglers will get the best success during the summer by fishing at the cool water stream mouths that enter the lake and river. The most productive areas are around the Pueto and Deep Creek stream mouths in the Broadlands area.