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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 2025/26 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 Constitution RAA Code of Responsibility

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. The magnificent rainbow above was caught by member Simon Aston on Lake Tarawera. 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. 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 . Member Simon Aston has been mentoring young anglers at the Waiteti stream mouth. Check out what they've been up to here . Upcoming Events 4 April Stream Team 6 April Fly tying at the clubrooms 26 April Children's Fishing Day. More details to come.

The Interclub Trout Fishing Competition 2026 will be hosted by the Rotorua Anglers Association over the weekend 21-22 March. An entry form is below together with the tournament rules & prize structure. Tournament Rules Fishing allowed in all Rotorua lakes and streams. All legal fishing methods allowed, either boat or land based. Anglers must possess a current Fish and Game licence and abide by all Fish and Game regulations. Anglers must belong to a recognised fishing club. Junior anglers are aged under 18 years. Registration is by online entry form up until 10am Saturday morning. Hours of fishing are 5 a.m. Saturday until midnight and 5 a.m. Sunday until 12noon Sunday. Weigh in to be held at the Rotorua Anglers Association clubrooms Pererika street at the following times - Saturday weigh in - 12.30pm until 2pm and 5.30pm until 7pm. Note, fish caught after the Saturday weigh in close will be included in the Sunday weigh in. Sunday weigh in will be 12noon until 1.30 pm. Anglers should be in the queue by 1.15pm. The weigh master has the discretion to reject fish not presented in a fresh condition. No fish will be accepted after 1.30 pm Sunday. Prize Structure The Interclub Trophy will be won by the team that posts the highest average weight of all fish entered by that team over the two-day tournament. Saturday Heaviest fish caught by a senior boating angler [rainbow or brown]. Heaviest fish caught by a senior land-based angler [rainbow or brown]. Best condition factor fish. Heaviest fish caught by a junior angler. Closest to average weight [all anglers]. Sunday Heaviest fish caught by a senior boating angler [rainbow or brown]. Heaviest fish caught by a senior land-based angler [rainbow or brown]. Heaviest fish caught by a junior angler. Closest to average weight [all anglers]. Heaviest Rainbow. Heaviest Brown. Heaviest fish caught Fly Fishing. Best Condition Factor Rainbow. Best Condition Factor Brown

Fly Tying 6 April 2026 at the clubrooms. Info A-Z Fishing Course There are no more courses for 2025. The next dates will be advised in 2026. Click the button below for more information and to register. Info Children's Fishing Days A fishing day is scheduled for 26 April. More details to come. Info Stream Team Each month RAA members & helpers gather at the Ngongataha Stream for a working bee. Click the button below for details. Info

Rotorua is renowned for the size and condition of the rainbow and brown trout it produces. Both streams & lakes produce many double figure fish every year and 2025 looks like it will be no exception. Enjoy the photos below and make sure you book some time to fish this anglers paradise.

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.

There are no more courses scheduled for 2025. Courses for 2026 will be on this page when dates are finalised. Meantime you can register for a course using the form below. 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)

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 2026 February March 2025 February March April May June July August September October November December

The Ngongotaha Stream is the largest tributary of Lake Rotorua and during the spawning season large numbers of very big fish move upstream from the lake to spawn. A trout hatchery on the Ngongotaha is used for events and children's fishing days. The Ngongotaha Stream Restoration Project was officially declared open in August of 2001. Since then, many thousands of volunteer hours have been expended, creating a delightful bush walkway that meanders for some four kilometres upstream of the Ngongotaha township. Thousands of native trees, shrubs, ferns and grasses have been planted turning a former wasteland into a miniature forest that is now home to an increasing variety of native bird life. It's an ongoing project. Every week, dedicated volunteers are contributing time and effort to maintain and build on the results achieved over the last two decades. Existing pathways are maintained , trees are pruned and pest weed infestations are controlled. Annually, hundreds of native trees and shrubs are planted throughout the growing season and deep rooting native grasses are planted on the stream banks to help control erosion. This project is labour intensive, and relies on volunteers giving of their time and expertise. This is where you come in. The Rotorua Anglers Association has recently committed to a monthly Saturday morning working bee, which will focus on the stream itself, as seen from an anglers perspective. Effort will be focused on improving angler access to the runs and pools which are home to both Rainbow and Brown trout. The objective will be to create a more angler friendly environment whilst causing as little disruption as possible to the known pools and lies of resident trout. Willow and blackberry infestations are obvious targets and the removal of years of accumulated debris that litters the stream bed will certainly improve the anglers chances. The Ngongotaha is a productive, well stocked stream that draws anglers from all over the world. Open all year round, it provides a variety of fishing experiences for the thoughtful angler. The ongoing efforts of the Ngongotaha Stream Team and the Rotorua Anglers Association can only enhance its reputation. Visit the Restoration Project Facebook page STREAM TEAM DATES 2026 3 January, 7 February, 7 March, 4 April, 2 May, 6 June, 4 July, 1 August, 5 September, 3 October, 7 November, 5 December TIME 9 a.m. with lunch around noon. WHERE From Rotorua drive into Ngongotaha, go over the SH36 bridge and turn left into Western Road. Park in the Elliot Park parking area. Any enquiries to Gavin Corbett 021-226-3978. VIDEOS Anglers working day Anglers working day Anglers working day

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

PHOTOS & VIDEOS Roger at the Canals A 17lber for Gavin at the canals Ready to go Taonga The boardwalk Rotoiti liberation Rotoiti brownie Lake Tarawera 4kg rainbow Rangitaiki River kārearea (courtesy of Mike Kirkpatrick) Mangamate Falls, Minginui Lake Rotorua morning Sunset Lake Rerewhakaaitu Fishing the Whirinaki Coromandel Mussel farms Whale Island Interclub 2024 Lake Aniwhenua Rotoiti Rerewhakaaitu