It's time to blow the cobwebs off that reel, check what state your tackle box is in and get a line in the water.
With summer just around the corner and during daylight saving everyone gets the chance to make the most of the extra free hours in the evening.
Living in Hamilton gives anglers the opportunity to head off in any direction to find fish. Whether you prefer freshwater or saltwater, our unique location gives a vast selection of locations.
Freshwater streams and rivers scatter the North Island like veins, leading to and from the many lakes that provide world-class trout fishing.
Trout are not native to New Zealand but since their introduction in the late 1800s have spread through these veins and have become a highly-prized sports fish, attracting anglers from throughout the world. So much so the World Fly Fishing Championship was held in the Rotorua area in 2008.