Trout
Fishing our Local Wilderness Rivers & Streams
Ruapehu and the surrounding areas boast world
class wilderness fishing. Offering angling of
all types, from Trophy lake fishing (Otamangakau
20 min east of National Park Village) to the
ever challenging wilderness backcountry head
waters you can choose between sight fishing
for large trout in streams almost small enough
to jump over, to targeting the evening rise
on large boulder strewn rivers.
Whakapapa River : is the largest tributary of
the Whanganui River and one of New Zealands finest
trout fisheries. all year round - in the upper
reachers water clarity usually exceeds 15 metres.
The Whakapapa flows through native forest alternating
between turbulent rapids, deep pools and long
boulder runs. There are a few easy places to cross
and some caution is required. The fishing in the
lower reaches around Kakahi is good with fish
averaging 1.5 kg.
The middle reaches around Owhango fish well,
access through Owhango reserve is good, from Owhango
up river there is considerable private land. It
is advisable to seek access permission from the
landowners. Or use a reputable guide who has legal
access. Other wilderness rivers Manganui-o-te-Ao
Whanganui Waimarino Ongarue and Retaruke Locally,
Licenses can be purchased from Pukenui Lodge and
The Department of Conservation Offices.
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