Cruise And Fish Rotorua
Cruise And Fish Rotorua
Rotorua has a fish with your name on it, so let John Hamill help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these lakes, John can tell you all about the local fishery.
Depending on the lake you can target Rainbow and Brown Trout by soft baits, spinning, trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialised in this area. John also offers fly fishing depending on the time of year.
Young ones are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to keep their stamina going! Tea / Coffee and light refreshments available on all trips.
Your time begins aboard our 6m (19') Buccaneer 605 Cuddy cabin with space for 5 passengers. Named after a famous NZ trout fly fishing fly 'Hamills Killer' and has all the essentials for your comfort on the water. All gear will be provided.
If you need a fishing licence these can be supplied on board as we are Fish and Game licence agents and can be paid for on the day.
Don't forget to bring sunglasses and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing?
Rotorua has a fish with your name on it, so let John Hamill help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these lakes, John can tell you all about the local fishery.
Depending on the lake you can target Rainbow and Brown Trout by soft baits, spinning, trolling, jigging, or maybe something more specialised in this area. John also offers fly fishing depending on the time of year.
Young ones are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to keep their stamina going! Tea / Coffee and light refreshments available on all trips.
Your time begins aboard our 6m (19') Buccaneer 605 Cuddy cabin with space for 5 passengers. Named after a famous NZ trout fly fishing fly 'Hamills Killer' and has all the essentials for your comfort on the water. All gear will be provided.
If you need a fishing licence these can be supplied on board as we are Fish and Game licence agents and can be paid for on the day.
Don't forget to bring sunglasses and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing?
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Anglers' gallery (14)
Reviews (10)
Jennifer Wallis5.0VerifiedNewGreat time!!
3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on September 23, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain John was great! Good local fishing knowledge. Provides everything you need. Good quality boat that provides shelter from the weather and comfy seating. Thank you John for a good time on the water - great banter too!!
Mia Crane5.0VerifiedSuper birthday!
3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on April 4, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenMy family went out with John for a day fishing to celebrate my birthday wekend and easter. John was an excellent guide - we caught so many fish. The morning was just perfect. John was so patient and a great teacher for my sons 10 and 11. I would love to to go back out agan with him.
June Thompson5.0VerifiedGreat family activity!
3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on December 28, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain John is great with kids and knows the area very well. Because there’s an algae bloom in Lake Rotorua, he recommended we go to Lake Okareka instead, which is a swimming lake with stunning views! Both kids and parents had a wonderful time and a good catch. He also helped us clean the fish at the end.
Glenn Watt5.0Verifiedcan't miss!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 26, 2026 • 5 adultsawesome day out with John. knows the water like the back of his hands and out is in the monsters straight away.
David Lee5.0Verified3 generations of fun
3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on November 18, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 childTook my dad and son on this trip. capt John really knows his trade inside out. Caught 5 kept 4 within 2.5hrs. Awesome day. I think my 8 yo son is addicted now
Tasha Cox5.0VerifiedAbsolutely fantastic trip!
3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on August 23, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 childrenWe had a great morning fishing, our captain John was very friendly and very knowledgeable. He took the time to teach my kids some of the tricks and we all caught a lot of fish! It was a lot of fun and we would definately book with John again. Thanks for a great trip!
Hank HorkoffRepeat angler5.0VerifiedCatch trout on a volcanic lake
3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on January 2, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childCaptain John was great! Knowledgeable and patient with our two teenage boys.
Laurence Day5.0VerifiedFantastic Fishing Experience
3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on March 6, 2025 • 4 adultsJohn was a fantastic guide and host. He had great gear, knew the local spots and was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Martin Schwabe5.0Verified👍😊
3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on February 28, 2025 • 1 adultJohn was a very nice and competent captain.
Joshua MurreyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedMarch fishing trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 26, 2025 • 6 adults
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Captain John was great! Good local fishing knowledge. Provides everything you need. Good quality boat that provides shelter from the weather and comfy seating. Thank you John for a good time on the water - great banter too!!
Thanks Jen. The fishing was a little harder than I would have liked for you both. Look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes. John
We had a great morning fishing, our captain John was very friendly and very knowledgeable. He took the time to teach my kids some of the tricks and we all caught a lot of fish! It was a lot of fun and we would definately book with John again. Thanks for a great trip!
Thank you so much Tasha. Great to celebrate Ollie’s birthday with some great fish and fishing. Hope you enjoy few meals. Lovely to meet your wonderful family and look forward to seeing you all again. Best wishes John.
My family went out with John for a day fishing to celebrate my birthday wekend and easter. John was an excellent guide - we caught so many fish. The morning was just perfect. John was so patient and a great teacher for my sons 10 and 11. I would love to to go back out agan with him.
Thank you Mia. it was lovely to be part of your birthday weekend and to have some fun catching some of our trout. Look forward to seeing you all again. Best wishes for a great year. Tight lines John.
Captain John is great with kids and knows the area very well. Because there’s an algae bloom in Lake Rotorua, he recommended we go to Lake Okareka instead, which is a swimming lake with stunning views! Both kids and parents had a wonderful time and a good catch. He also helped us clean the fish at the end.
thank you so much for your kind words June. lovely to spend time with your family. We struck the day right and hope the weather hasnt damped the day today. Hope you’ve enjoyed the fish. Best wishes for 2026. John
awesome day out with John. knows the water like the back of his hands and out is in the monsters straight away.
Thanks Glenn. Great fun and banter with your team. Look forward to another round with you guys.
FAQs about Cruise And Fish Rotorua
- NZ $675 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout (3 hours)
- NZ $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- Toilet chemical
- GPS
- Fishfinder Humingbird Xplore 9
- Wireless trolling motor Minn Kota Instinct
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Snacks (Cookies, lollies.)
- Drinks (Coffee, tea and soft drinks.)
- Lake fishing (Rotorua/Okareka. Tarawera/Rotoiti 1 Oct - 30 June)
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Fly fishing
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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