Julian Danby
Captain

Julian Danby

Rotorua, New Zealand
25+ reviews
For as long as I can remember I have had a fishing rod in my hand. Fishing became my livelihood in 2015 establishing Rotorua Trout Guide allowing me the opportunity to host visiting anglers from around the globe in the fabulous fly fishing destination, the Rotorua district.

Charters

Rating

5.0
41 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (41)

Showing 1 – 5 of 41 reviews
  • Greg Melville
    Greg Melville
    au
    Australia
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great morning on the water!

    3 Hour Trip • 3 adults

    Myself and my 2 boys spent 3 hours on Lake Rotoiti with Julian. It was a tough day for fishing but he worked hard to put us onto 4 solid Rainbows including a cracking 3.5kg fish to finish the morning. My boys were stoked. He really knows his stuff and was a pleasure to share a boat with. Just wish we were in a position to do a longer trip! Highly recommend getting on board.

  • Kobie Pieterse
    Kobie Pieterse
    nz
    New Zealand
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great birthday present.

    5 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Had a great 4 hours on Lake Rerewhakaaitu on a chilly morning with my two boys. Luckily skipper "Captain Julian" reminded us to bring warm clothes. Landed 9 rainbows with a few getting away. Glad to say the big one did not get away, this beast caught by my youngest. Thanks Captain, from 1st mate, 2nd mate, and cabin boy. Dries.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Steve Van Halen
    Steve Van Halen
    au
    Australia
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    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome day out.

    5 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Julian picked me up early and off we headed. While the boat was being lauched I caught 2 trout. That was the start to a fabulous day. In all we caught about 13 trout - all released back into the lake and my PB of 4kg. Best for Jullian as well. Will certainly recommrnd this trip and will be back to do it again.

  • Jason Lamb
    Jason Lamb
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Julian

    3 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Julian the captain was an absolute amazing man. on the day of the trip it was the first time me and my granddad had been fishing for 13 years together and Julian help Grandad on and off the boat held great conversations and made our day absolutely amazing together. will 100% be coming back

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Stuart Colsell
    Stuart Colsell
    nz
    New Zealand
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Can’t beat experience

    5 Hour Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Julian was a great host sharing his knowledge and experience to make a memorable day for three generations. We walked away with big smiles and some great fish.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Rotorua Trout Outfitters
    Rotorua Trout OutfittersRotorua
    Great birthday present.
    Kobie P.
    Kobie P.
  • Rotorua Trout Outfitters
    Rotorua Trout OutfittersRotorua
    Great morning on the water!
    Greg M.
    Greg M.
  • Rotorua Trout Outfitters
    Rotorua Trout OutfittersRotorua
    Fishing with Julian
    Jason L.
    Jason L.
  • Rotorua Trout Guide
    Rotorua Trout GuideRotorua
    Great morning of fishing Browns and Rainbows
    Frank W.
    Frank W.
  • Rotorua Trout Outfitters
    Rotorua Trout OutfittersRotorua
    Awesome day out.
    Steve V.
    Steve V.
  • Rotorua Trout Outfitters
    Rotorua Trout OutfittersRotorua
    Great trip
    Chris K.
    Chris K.
  • Rotorua Trout Guide
    Rotorua Trout GuideRotorua
    Great day catching rainbow trout around Rotarua.
    Mark H.
    Mark H.
  • Rotorua Trout Outfitters
    Rotorua Trout OutfittersRotorua
    A Positive Experience From Start To Finish
    David P.
    David P.
  • Rotorua Trout Guide
    Rotorua Trout GuideRotorua
    Julian is a great guide for wade fishing some beautiful stretches of water.
    James B.
    James B.
  • Rotorua Trout Guide
    Rotorua Trout GuideRotorua
    Great Experience
    Jeff W.
    Jeff W.