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Search Rotorua is a tourist mecca renowned for its rich Maori culture, geothermal landscapes and lush forests. Its numerous lakes, streams & rivers make it a paradise for anglers who are attracted to the area by large fish & high catch rates. Check out our Big Fish of Rotorua page here . The Rotorua Anglers Association was established in 1949 and is an integral part of the Rotorua fishing scene. Our membership covers all age groups from juniors to retirees. Take a few minutes to have a look through our website. There is a wealth of information about the many opportunities that are provided by us to improve the quality of your angling experience. Whether you are beginner, looking for tuition and the advice of experienced anglers, or a competent angler looking for an opportunity to share your knowledge and skill with others, the Rotorua Anglers Association has something to offer you. You can catch up with the latest news from the association on our Newsletter page here . If there's anything you need to know that isn't on our website don't hesitate to email us at: rotoruaanglers@gmail.com Or you can drop into our rooms at 33 Pererika Street, Rotorua any Friday from 5-7.30 p.m. Relax with a drink from our licenced bar or a coffee and chat to our members about what we do and what we have planned. You can be assured of a warm welcome from friendly and knowledgeable anglers. Club Members Register your fish for the club's trophies here . Upcoming Events 24 October Bring & buy sale at the clubrooms. 5-7 p.m. 27-29 October Midweek trip to Whirinaki river. Details on our Facebook page and in the September newsletter. 31 October Club night & BBQ. 2 November Childrens fishing day. This event is fully booked. 3 November Fly Tying. 8-9 November A-Z Fly Fishing course. Last event for the year. Booking deadline 25 October. Book here 30 November Childrens fishing day Bookings for this event will open around mid-November. The link to book is here .

The Association has been involved in children's fishing days in conjunction with Eastern Region Fish & Game for a number of years. Children aged from 6 to 12 years-old are able to catch a rainbow trout at Fish & Game's specially designed fish-out pond at its Ngongataha hatchery, 1130 Paradise Valley Road, Rotorua. Children pay $5 for a special fishing licence and all fishing equipment is supplied by Kilwell, Rotorua. Cash only as there is no eftpos machine. Children learn to cast, catch their own fish, after which the fish is weighed. Fish can be filleted on site. Refreshments are available on the day. Our members take a lunch-break of 1 hour at midday. Mark Sherburn of Fish & Game says "for many children, this will be their first trout fishing experience and with expert tuition from members of the Rotorua Anglers Association, they’re guaranteed to catch a trout that can be taken home for dinner. These events really are a wonderful experience for young children. For most of the children it's their first fish. It's very exciting and leaves them on a real high, grinning from ear to ear". Below are photos and a videos from recent events. Fishing days will be held in 2025 on: 3 August 14 September 12 October 2 November 30 November The event on 2 November is fully booked. When bookings open for the 30 November event, it will be notified here . Fishing Day video 2024 1/1

The Association produces a monthly newsletter full of news, views, activities and tips & tricks. You can view copies below. Send contributions to corbettgavin@gmail.com 2025 February March April May June July August September October

The A to Z fly fishing course offered by the Rotorua Anglers Association over a Saturday & Sunday will teach you all the basics and give you a solid foundation of knowledge and skill that will quickly transform you from a novice angler to a confident fisherman. All the gear and equipment needed for the duration of the course can be supplied free of charge, or you can bring your own fishing gear if you prefer. We can also advise on suitable equipment to buy. There are scholarships available for junior members if accompanied by an adult. The course consists of five indoor classes, and concludes with an outdoor session fishing one of the local waterways. Session 1 Understanding the different types of rod, reel and fly line combinations and the basic equipment needed to begin your fly fishing adventure. Session 2 Basic fly casting, theory and practice and the three most useful knots for fly fishing. Session 3 Fly Tying. Learn how to tie the simple but successful patterns used for Rotorua fishing. Session 4 The trout's diet. An understanding of what a trout feeds on in lakes and streams and the tactics for catching trout. Fishing a nymph, dry fly, wet fly or streamer. Session 5 Putting it all together. A fishing trip to one of the local waterways with close quarter tuition from an experienced fisherman. A to Z Course fees: Adult: $120.00 Junior [10 to 16 years]: $25.00 (Juniors must be accompanied by an adult) Remaining 2025 course date is 8-9 November. Booking deadline 25 October Please fill out the form below to register.

PHOTOS & VIDEOS Ready to go Taonga The boardwalk Great start to 2024 Nixon at the Kids' Fishing day Another happy young angler Rotoiti liberation Rotoiti brownie Backcountry bullet Lake Tarawera 4kg rainbow A happy Lile Davis Rangitaiki River kārearea (courtesy of Mike Kirkpatrick) Mangamate Falls, Minginui Tarawera tank Lake Rotorua morning Sunset Lake Rerewhakaaitu Fishing the Whirinaki Coromandel Mussel farms Whale Island Interclub 2024 Lake Aniwhenua Rotoiti Rerewhakaaitu

This page provides useful information, whether you are new to the sport of angling or an old hand. The Fish & Game button will lead you to a wealth of information on both fishing & hunting in New Zealand. Organisations info Fish & Game NZ NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers Fishing Reports Sporting Life Turangi Brian Willson Turangi Freshwater Reports Regional Reports River & Lake Levels Bay of Plenty Waikato Region Genesis Energy Rotorua Fishing Fish & Game Eastern Region Jigging for Trout NZ Fishing.com Eastern Region Fishing info Taupo fishing info Fish & Game Access info Fish & Game Code of Conduct Beginners Guide to Fly Fishing Playing & releasing fish Animated Fishing Knots Find a Fishing Guide NZ Trout App Smoking Fish - hot & cold methods Trout Recipes

Fly Tying Monday 6 October 7 p.m. at the clubrooms Info A-Z Fishing Course Three courses are scheduled for late 2025. Click the button below for more information and to register. Info Children's Fishing Days Click the button below for details. Info Stream Team Each month RAA members & helpers gather at the Ngongataha Stream for a working bee. Click the button below for details. Info

Fly Tying sessions are for members only and are held at our rooms on the first Monday of most months at 7 p.m. You should have a reasonable level of tying ability. You can use our equipment and materials or bring your own. Tuition in fly tying is available by emailing rotoruaanglers@gmail.com . You can see some popular fly patterns by clicking the links below. Link to Davie McPhail's You Tube Channel Glo Bug & Booby Fly Squirmy Wormy Rainbow Warrior Polish Pheasant Tail Cicada Hare & Copper Pheasant Tail Royal Wulff Micro Glint Nymphs Mrs Simpson Prince Nymph Woolly Bugger Adams Dry Fly

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Become a member of a very active angling association. Our members have many years fishing experience, not only around the Rotorua area but other parts of New Zealand as well. Take advantage of all that we can offer by becoming a member. Your subscription entitles you to unlimited borrowing from the association's extensive library of books & videos. Our free electronic monthly newsletter gives you up to date information on Rotorua's many lakes & rivers, coming events, articles from members and much more. Annual membership runs from 1st July to 30th June each year. Fees for the 2024/25 year are: Senior (single) - $70 Senior (couple) - $120 1 Senior (single) + Social Member or 1 Senior Fishing + Juniors - $85 Senior (couple) + Juniors - $135 Junior (under 18 at 1 July) - $30 Please note that if you join the association from 1 January you will receive a 50% discount of your subscription, e.g. the Senior subscription will reduce to $35. Rotorua Trout Fishing Guide $20.00 plus post and packaging. If you would like to join us please fill in the form below. RAA Rules RAA Code of Responsibility

The Rotorua Anglers Association produced the first Rotorua Trout Fishing Guide in 1965, and has since published seven new updated editions. The 8th edition, published in August 2016, is considerably updated and enhanced, containing 104 pages of up to date information on the fishable lakes and waterways in the Rotorua and surrounding areas. Greatly enhanced with colour photographs and detailed maps, the information includes where and how to fish the various waterways, covering fly fishing and the various boat fishing methods, as well as tips on techniques, selection of equipment, knots, flies, and much more. A brief history of the Rotorua lakes fishery is also covered, and information on the history and activities of the Rotorua Anglers Association and Eastern Region Fish & Game. This publication is intended as a guide to the many hundreds of trout fishing venues available in the Rotorua and Bay of Plenty area. It is mainly for the inexperienced angler or visitor to the area, but the “expert” is also likely to find something of value among these pages. Sample pages 31 & 32 The Rotorua Trout Fishing Guide, 8th edition, is now available for purchase by contacting the Secretary at: rotoruaanglers@gmail.com Price: $25.00 + $2.00 p&p. within New Zealand. Please enquire for overseas postage rates and payment options. Retail and Club enquiries – please contact the secretary for prices. Payment is by cash or direct credit to our bank account - Kiwibank, Rotorua A/c No: 38-9014-0578816-00 Please use your surname and initials and "guidebook" as a reference and email these details along with a postal address to the secretary as confirmation.

Secretary - David Hutchison 027-314-6853 Treasurer - Ian Fear 027-474-2772 Patron: Larry Ware Life Members: Lew Sperry John Barrowman Terry Kelso Alf Hoyle Roger Bowden Jim Spiers Neal Hawes Terry Wood Joe Fleet Phil Trautman Larry Ware Gavin Corbett T he Association's rooms are at: 33 Pererika Street, Rotorua. Contact us: By email, rotoruaanglers@gmail.com By completing the form below or By phoning the committee members listed Send us a message Thank you for contacting the Rotorua Anglers Association. We'll get back to you soon. Submit