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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. And there are also sea fishing opportunities not far away. Roger Bowden above with a more than pan size snapper. 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 6 June Stream Team June 8 Fly Tying at the clubrooms June 26 Pot Luck dinner

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

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 from recent events. 2026 dates 2 August 6 September 11 October 1 November Keep an eye on this page for booking details 1/1

Fly Tying 8 June 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 The 26 April event is fully booked. Next day will be 2 August. Info Stream Team Each month RAA members & helpers gather at the Ngongataha Stream for a working bee. Click the button below for details. Info

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.

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

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

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

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)

Each year the Association makes awards for angling excellence. The winners for 2024/25 were: Lake Fishing Winners Lake Rotorua No winner Lake Rotoiti Jack Bell Memorial Trophy - Maple Liang Lake Rotoehu No winner Lake Rotoma Doug Lynch Memorial Trophy - Simon Aston Lake Okataina Stephen Hutton Memorial Trophy - Gavin Corbett Lake Tarawera Hamills Sports Trophy - Bryce Campbell Lake Okareka No winner Blue Lake No winner Lake Okaro No winner Lake Rerewhakaaitu Wyn Johnson Memorial Trophy - Simon Aston Rangitaiki River Dave Ellery Trophy - Simon Aston Heaviest Fish President's Cup - Nigel Clark Best Condition Factor Chris Beamish White Trophy - Nigel Clark Best Brown Trout Jack England Cup - Simon Aston Best Brown Trout by a Junior Gerry Watt Memorial Trophy - Lucas Corson Best Sea Fish RAA Trophy - Marie Hutchison Best Junior Kilwell Sports Trophy - Lucas Corson Best fish out of area Westpac Trophy - Roy Coulson Best of Four at Rerewhakaaitu Ces Taylor Cup - Simon Aston Best Newsletter article Bas Jackson Memorial Trophy - Peter Corson Children's Fishing Days Junior Helpers Yulia Corson, Sam Stoney, Lucas Corson, Lile Davis

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