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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

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 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

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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

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

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

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

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. First fishing day for 2026 is 26 April. Further details soon. Fishing Day video 2024 1/1