Fishing

Try New Zealand trout fishing in the Tongariro River.

 Our Turangi motel sits on the banks of the Tongariro River, only 30 metres from the world famous Bridge Pool. The Tongariro River is one of the top NZ fly-fishing rivers in the country, where you can catch both rainbow and brown trout all year ‘round.

As well as the Tongariro there is the Tauranga-Taupo, the Hinemaiaia and Waitahanui Streams – just a short drive from your Tongariro accommodation. On the Northern side of Turangi and to the Western side you have the Omori, Kuratau and Whareroa streams. To the south there is Lake Rotoaira and the trophy trout Lake Otamangakau, where many 10 pound trout have been landed.

If you wish to get away from the crowds, the rivers that flow from the surrounding mountains boast world-class NZ fly-fishing with crystal clear waters. We recommend the Wanganui, Whakapapa, Mangawhero, Ongarue Rivers, but there are plenty more!

Book your Turangi accommodation with us – with cosy accommodation , a New Zealand restaurant and so many attractions to choose from, you won’t find a better spot for your next New Zealand fishing holiday.

 

Our Turangi motel is the ideal base for your New Zealand fishing trip. Contact us to find out more about our accommodation and rates  – and remember, we also offer Fly Buys points to our guests.

Get your name on the Turangi Bridge NZ fishing trophy this year!
We have a large trophy just inside the front door of our Turangi Bridge Motel – this trophy was for a tournament in 1985 that was going to rival the then Taupo three-day tournament. We have been told (it could be a little embellished, but that’s fishermen for you) that the ‘Bridge’ tournament was run over three days and at the end of each day everyone was told where all the trout were caught, on what bait, and when. This was communicated in a different language at the end of each day.
It was not the biggest fish that won the tournament, but the total weight of fish that each fisherman had caught over the three days. The winner was Barry Greig from Turangi with a total catch of 43.94 kg.

Anyone who now stays at the Turangi Bridge Motel can compete to have their name on the trophy. All they have to do is catch the heaviest trout for the season. Last season it was won by Paul Anderson from Australia with an 8 1/2 lb Rainbow.

Turangi Bridge Fishing Trophy 2012

Book your place this season and see if a Kiwi can do it!

Further helpful resources

Fishing : Relax at the Turangi Bridge Motel

Join us for the annual Kinloch Fishing Competition.

Hosted by the Kinloch Community Association, this Lake Taupo fishing competition attracts several hundred anglers and fishermen each year. All proceeds go towards local community projects, and records of fish weights provide valuable data to the DOC on the state of the Lake Taupo fishery. Find out more or book your place by emailing zn.gro.hcolniknull@hsif.
There are also plenty of smaller New Zealand fishing competitions hosted by Taupo fishing clubs and local businesses. Read more about them here