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Eastern > Access Pamphlets

Access to much of the fishable water in the Eastern Region has been described in a series of comprehensive informational pamphlets. These can be obtained free of charge from most licence sellers and sports shops, as well as our Rotorua office or downloaded from the following pdf files. These pamphlets have detailed maps of their respective catchments along with labelled access points and fishing information. The pamphlets outline the best fishing areas and methods to use to make the most of some spectacular fishing opportunities.

Access Pamphlets for the Eastern Region

Comprehensive colour brochures with good fishing locations and tips plus basic access maps, click to download:

Boat fishing information “fishing for success”. Handy 8 page beginners guide to successful boat fishing for trout including jigging, the thermocline and lure selection. Pdf 256 KB
Rangitaiki River and area. Includes latest contact information for forest permits. Includes map Pdf 630 KB
Rangitaiki River UPDATE JANUARY 2009. All the latest access and fishing news Pdf 121 KB
Kaingaroa Recreational Access MAP - provided by Timberlands, updated version APRIL 2009 Pdf 475 Kb
Rotorua Lake and tributaries. All of the hot spots on and around Lake Rotorua including the tributary streams. Includes map showing trolling runs Pdf 585 KB
Rotorua lakes fishery. An overview of all of the regions lakes their access and how to fish. Includes map Pdf 491 KB
Rotorua lakes, WINTER SHORELINE fishing. Shows areas available to fly fishers during the winter season. With map. Pdf 73 KB
Ruakituri River. Covers most of the main access points and tributaries. Includes map. Pdf 518 KB
Waikaremoana lakes. Covers most of the main access points and tributaries and fishing tips. Includes map. Pdf 536 KB
Waikato River. That part of the Waikato that falls in the Eastern Fish and Game region. Access and fishing tips.Includes map. Pdf 627 KB
Waioeka River. A new brochure and map covering all of the best accees places including the Opato stream Pdf 556 KB

2 page black and white lake specific pamphlets with basic chart, click to download:
Lake Rotoiti
Lake Tarawera
Lake Okataina
Lake Rerewhakaaitu