Cruise and Fish Rotorua
Fishing, Central
Some of the best fishing the Central North Island offers is accessed from Rotorua.
Eastern Fish & Game
Fishing
Eastern Fish & Game manages the trout fishery of the region including the world-famous Rotorua lakes.
Lake Atiamuri
Fishing, West
When Lake Atiamuri is first seen, the water appears to be almost black although it is in fact clean and has good visibility.
Lake Ōkāreka
Fishing
One of the smaller lakes in the Rotorua region, Lake Ōkāreka remains off the beaten path, tucked away off the main road accessing lakes Tikitapu and Tarawera.
Lake Ōkataina
Fishing
Lake Ōkataina is closed for one month effective from October 1st 2023. The name Ōkataina means "The lake of laughter", a shortened form of the original name Te Moana-i-kataina-a-Te Rangitakaroro.
Lake Rerewhakaaitu
Fishing, South
Camping, picnicking, swimming and boating are all popular recreational activities at Lake Rerewhakaaitu Recreational Reserve.
Lake Rotoiti
Fishing
Lake Rotoiti is one of the three largest lakes in the Rotorua region. Surrounded by lush native bush, it also features glow worm caves and a secluded hot pool complex.
Lake Rotomā
Fishing
Lake Rotomā means "lake of exceptionally clear water". The lake currently has the best water quality of all the Rotorua lakes.
Lake Rotomahana
Fishing, South
Sitting at the base of Mount Tarawera, Lake Rotomahana is steeped in history and surrounded by geothermal features like geysers, fumeroles and colourful steaming cliffs.
Lake Rotorua
Fishing
The largest of our region’s lakes, Rotorua is a volcanic caldera, formed from the crater of a large volcano.
Lake Tarawera
Fishing
One of the largest lakes in New Zealand, the picturesque Lake Tarawera (meaning ‘burnt spear’), is a firm favourite with boaties, and famous for the size and condition of its rainbow trout.