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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

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

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

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.