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SEASONS
& WEATHER
Our
trout season is 1 October - 30 June,
NZ Fishing Calendar From "The Anglers Guide to NZ"
October
Spring weather throughout NZ.
November
The real start of the summer weather, but often windy. Some good dry-fly
hatches, particularly in recognised dry-fly waters. Excellent fly
fishing and harling on most Island lakes.
December
One of the least crowded months to fish NZ waters up until Christmas
Day. Very good fishing on all lakes streams and rivers. Excellent
dry-fly and nymph fishing throughout the country.
January
Stream fishing in both islands, excellent both dry and wet. Some good
wet fly and streamer fishing continuing at stream mouths. Both North
and South Island streams fish well on drys and nymphs. Popular time
for North American visitors.
February
Usually the hottest month of the year. Weather very settled for fishing.
Fly fishing around the stream mouths is very good, both during the
day and at night. Great helicopter time for wilderness rivers.
March
Weather is still warm and settled. The last month of good fishing
in mountain streams. Good dry-fly fishing in both North and South
Islands. Good fly fishing around stream mouths.
April
Start of Autumn. Last month of fishing season in most South Island
districts. The first runs of fresh spawning trout in the Tongariro
River. The best time for fly fishing around mouths of streams flowing
into Lake Taupo at night.
May
This is the time for catching trophy trout in recognised big fish
rivers. Runs of spawning fish in Taupo Rivers. Good stream mouth fishing
at lakes.
June
The real start to winter. Last month of fishing season in most North
Island districts. Excellent fly fishing on recognised rainbow rivers
such as the Tongariro and Ruatikuri Rivers. Deep trolling on many
lakes in the North Island such as Lake Waikaremoana.
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