Lake Taupo Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing Charters

Lake Taupo Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing Charters

Best Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing Charters in Lake Taupo

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing in Lake Taupo

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Size 1 to 20lbs
  • Food Value Excellent
  • Game Qualities Good
  • Habitats River, Lake, Inshore

(Oncorhynchus mykiss)

For keen freshwater anglers, there’s nothing in the world quite like Lake Taupo Trout fishing. The largest natural Trout fishery in the world produces stunning Brown and Rainbow Trout fishing. And, what’s even more, this lake is situated in a volcano crater, giving you stunning surroundings when on the fish!
 
Tough-fighting and delicious to eat, these prized fish are revered all around the world. Get ready for a fun-filled day testing your skills, before reaping the rewards of your labour at the end of your trip. Each angler can take up to six fish each home with them, so settle in for a productive day testing your skills. 
 
Bring the whole family along for trips as short as two hours, with most options ranging from 4–6 hours. The keener anglers among you can even take advantage of trips as long as 24 hours. Make the most of the lake in summer, and explore its rich history, its importance in Maori culture, and get your fish on.
 
Lake Taupo Trout fishing charters are aplenty in the city of Taupo, giving you the chance to hit the rivers in winter, or the open waters of the lake in summer. With year-round fishing, there’s never a bad time to come, so why not make the largest lake in New Zealand your next fishing trip stop? 

Lake Taupo Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) fishing in Lake Taupo varies slightly throughout the year. High season is May. Low season is January to April and June to December. There is no closed season.
Lake Taupo
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Based on 28,443 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing in Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo is fantastic - beautiful, calm, and definitely plenty of fish. Marty is very helpful for new anglers, and make sure you are set up for success!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Lake Taupo is fantastic - beautiful, calm, and definitely plenty of fish. Marty is very helpful for new anglers, and make sure you are set up for success!
Fish Taupo
Fish Taupo
Trust your captain to advise you on techniques and tackle, and where to fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Trust your captain to advise you on techniques and tackle, and where to fish.
Taupo Boating & Fishing Charters
Taupo Boating & Fishing Charters
Maybe not the most fish you'll ever catch, but they're beautiful and quite large!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Maybe not the most fish you'll ever catch, but they're beautiful and quite large!
White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
Not too cold not too hot, the water are great and not too harsh. Not too sea sick
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Not too cold not too hot, the water are great and not too harsh. Not too sea sick
Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Bravado III
Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Bravado III
This was our first time. We went with Marty Staine and it was the perfect day out. Caught plenty of fish with Martyโ€™s set up. Recommend going with his fishing trips.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was our first time. We went with Marty Staine and it was the perfect day out. Caught plenty of fish with Martyโ€™s set up. Recommend going with his fishing trips.
Fish Taupo
Fish Taupo Napier City, HKB
Experienced fly fishers should target brown trout in the Tongariro River at the southern end of Lake Taupo. It seems the big Rainbow trout are located a fair few meters below the surface (i.e. deep water) so unless you have your own boat etc, then best to charter an equipped boat.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experienced fly fishers should target brown trout in the Tongariro River at the southern end of Lake Taupo. It seems the big Rainbow trout are located a fair few meters below the surface (i.e. deep water) so unless you have your own boat etc, then best to charter an equipped boat.
Fish Taupo
Fish Taupo Brisbane, Queensland
Great guide! He has everything you need and knows where to go, walks you through your catch and is very professional as well as fun!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great guide! He has everything you need and knows where to go, walks you through your catch and is very professional as well as fun!
Fish Taupo
Fish Taupo Arvada, CO
Fishing license is a must and you can do only fly fishing in the rivers and creeks. Lake Taupo - you will need a boat to catch any fish as you can not catch anything from the banks. Lure fishing is the way to do it and no live baits. Trout size 35cm to be legal to keep.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing license is a must and you can do only fly fishing in the rivers and creeks. Lake Taupo - you will need a boat to catch any fish as you can not catch anything from the banks. Lure fishing is the way to do it and no live baits. Trout size 35cm to be legal to keep.
Fish Taupo
Fish Taupo Auckland, Auckland
Go with a well known charter operator so that you learn tricks and techniques for trout fishing in the lake.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with a well known charter operator so that you learn tricks and techniques for trout fishing in the lake.
Fish Taupo
Fish Taupo Bethel, VT
Take a warm fleece and maybe a sandwich to eat But apart from that Captain Nick did it all for us
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take a warm fleece and maybe a sandwich to eat But apart from that Captain Nick did it all for us
Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Bravado III
Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Bravado III Hamilton, WKO
Make sure you have appropriate clothing and for ladies , gloves as it could be cold and windy
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you have appropriate clothing and for ladies , gloves as it could be cold and windy
Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Bravado III
Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Bravado III Auckland, AUK
Having fished the wilds of Montana this was pretty tame by comparison and we had never trolled for trout before. But Marty was very professional, his boat and equipment were perfect and we caught several small to medium size trout. Thanks Marty!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Having fished the wilds of Montana this was pretty tame by comparison and we had never trolled for trout before. But Marty was very professional, his boat and equipment were perfect and we caught several small to medium size trout. Thanks Marty!
Fish Taupo
Fish Taupo Ramona, CA
Yes! Nick is great and gets everything ready for you fishing and makes it an easy day!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes! Nick is great and gets everything ready for you fishing and makes it an easy day!
Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Bravado III
Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Bravado III Auckland, AUK