Captain
John Hamill

Member since March 2018 Rotorua, New Zealand
Background
"My father owned a fishing and hunting store and started us young. I became a full-time guide in 1996 doing backcountry fly fishing and charter boat skipper. " With over 50 years of fishing experience, John Hamill has fished some of the best places in New Zealand but Lake Tarawera is one of his favourite spots. He's passionate about spreading the joy of fishing with anglers of any skill level, whether they're pros or total novices.
Techniques
Dry fly on a river always gets me!! Prefered on the boat is fly fishing and our form of jigging and soft baiting.

Hey, I'm Captain John Hamill

Rotorua, New Zealand
Background
"My father owned a fishing and hunting store and started us young. I became a full-time guide in 1996 doing backcountry fly fishing and charter boat skipper. " With over 50 years of fishing experience, John Hamill has fished some of the best places in New Zealand but Lake Tarawera is one of his favourite spots. He's passionate about spreading the joy of fishing with anglers of any skill level, whether they're pros or total novices.
Techniques
Dry fly on a river always gets me!! Prefered on the boat is fly fishing and our form of jigging and soft baiting.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Rotorua
Trips from US $402

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Laurence D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Fishing Experience

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on March 6, 2025
John was a fantastic guide and host. He had great gear, knew the local spots and was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Laurence D. recommends Cruise And Fish Rotorua
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Martin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on February 28, 2025
John was a very nice and competent captain.
Martin S. recommends Cruise And Fish Rotorua
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Joshua M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 26, 2025
Joshua M. recommends Cruise And Fish Rotorua
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