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Tongariro River, New Zealand

North Island · New Zealand

Tongariro River

Freshwater

New Zealand's most storied trout river is fed by the spawning runs out of Lake Taupo. Winter and spring bring fresh, hard-fighting rainbows up from the lake, drawing fly anglers from around the world.

Water
Freshwater
Best time
Winter spawning run Jun–Oct

Target species

  • Rainbow trout
  • Brown trout

Recommended techniques

  • Nymphing
  • Wet-fly swing
  • Indicator fishing

Best time of year: Winter spawning run Jun–Oct

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