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VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on April 4, 2026

Mia C.

5.0 / 5

Super birthday!

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Mia C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

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.

My family went out with John for a day fishing to celebrate my birthday wekend and easter. John was an excellent guide - we...

Mia C. recommends Cruise And Fish Rotorua

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John Hamill (The Captain)

Replied on April 6, 2026

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.

John Hamill (The Captain)

Replied on April 6, 2026

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.

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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 7 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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June T.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Great family activity!

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on December 28, 2025

June T.

5.0 / 5

Dec 28, 2025

3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout

Great family activity!

VERIFIED

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.

Captain John is great with kids and knows the area very well. Because there’s an algae bloom in Lake Rotorua, he recommended...

June T. recommends Cruise And Fish Rotorua

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John Hamill (The Captain)

Replied on December 29, 2025

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

John Hamill (The Captain)

Replied on December 29, 2025

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Hank H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Catch trout on a volcanic lake

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on January 2, 2026

Hank H.

5.0 / 5

Jan 2, 2026

3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout

Catch trout on a volcanic lake

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Captain John was great! Knowledgeable and patient with our two teenage boys.

Hank H. recommends Cruise And Fish Rotorua

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John Hamill (The Captain)

Replied on January 2, 2026

Thank you so much Hank. Lovely to have you all onboard. Enjoy the rest of your holiday in NZ. Best wishes for 2026.

John Hamill (The Captain)

Replied on January 2, 2026

Thank you so much Hank. Lovely to have you all onboard. Enjoy the rest of your holiday in NZ. Best wishes for 2026.

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David L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

3 generations of fun

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on November 18, 2025

David L.

5.0 / 5

Nov 18, 2025

3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout

3 generations of fun

VERIFIED

Took 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

Took my dad and son on this trip. capt John really knows his trade inside out. Caught 5 kept 4 within 2.5hrs. Awesome day....

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John Hamill (The Captain)

Replied on November 18, 2025

Thank you David, great to see your new fishing buddy addicted and your dad part of the team photographing the action, even though his rod was the one!!. Its so very special..

John Hamill (The Captain)

Replied on November 18, 2025

Thank you David, great to see your new fishing buddy addicted and your dad part of the team photographing the action, even though his rod was the one!!. Its so very special..

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Laurence D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fantastic Fishing Experience

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout on March 6, 2025

Laurence D.

5.0 / 5

Mar 6, 2025

3 Hour Trip – Lake Rotorua Trout

Fantastic Fishing Experience

VERIFIED

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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John Hamill (The Captain)

Replied on March 24, 2025

Thank you Laurence. I think the team deserves some credit too.

John Hamill (The Captain)

Replied on March 24, 2025

Thank you Laurence. I think the team deserves some credit too.

Captain replied

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