With fine weather forecast holidaymakers and residents are reminded that it's a great time to have a go at trout fishing on the Rotorua lakes.
With spawning underway there are good fishing prospects at the stream mouths and shorelines on lakes such as Rotoiti, Tarawera, and Okataina where Fish & Game staff release trout.
"Anglers have been congregating around hatchery release points and stream mouths where trout are now returning to as the urge to spawn kicks in," said Fish & Game Officer Matt Osborne.
In April there was a slow start to spawning activity but better conditions in May have seen much improvement.
"Though many of the better known destinations are fly fishing only, there are still lots of areas where anglers, including kids, can use a spinning rod casting from the shoreline - a very affordable way to get out angling."
"There's plenty of opportunity to have fun and take home a trout."