Central Plateau Fishing (CPF)

Central Plateau Fishing provides the ultimate fly fishing experience for rainbow and brown trout with a professional guide. Options include:

• fly fishing Lake Taupo tributaries
• fly fishing back country rivers
• rafting into inaccessible areas
• charter boat fishing
• helicopter access to remote waters
• drive and 4X4 quad bike access

Locations include Lake Taupo, the Tongariro and the Mohaka Rivers.

Guide Brett Cameron is an NZPFGA member who caters for both experienced anglers and beginners, with all tackle provided.

Glen Mohr, RD1

Acacia Bay

Taupo

Phone: +64 7 378 8192
Mobile: 027 681 4134

Email:

brett@cpf.net.nz
cameroon@xtra.co.nz

Web: www.cpf.net.nz

Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.

Drive/walk/wade

Many fishing locations are within 1 ½ hours drive, some as close as 10 minutes.

Local rivers

Fishing the tributaries of Lake Taupo when the trout are spawning is best between May and September. Catch rainbows and browns, commonly weighing 4-6lb but with larger also fish present.

Back country rivers

Enjoy a full days fishing in remote locations, on pristine rivers set amid stunning scenery for rainbows and browns, some of trophy size (for example, the upper Tauranga-Taupo and Okupata Stream, a tributary of the Whanganui River)

Drive/4X4 quad bike

Some excellent wilderness fishing is accessible by quad bike.

Raft fishing

Between December and May, fish the otherwise inaccessible upper reaches of the famous Tongariro River by raft. Raft fishing the the mighty Mohaka is also available.

Charter boat fishing

Fish the stunning Western Bays of Lake Taupo using the method(s) of your choice (fly fishing, jigging, trolling, spinning) from a 6 metre laser craft with a fully qualified skipper.

Helicopter

Flying by helicopter in to remote backcountry streams and rivers is the ultimate all round fishing experience. October to April are the best months.

Multi-day packages

Multi-day guided fishing trips can be arranged with overnight camping or hut accommodation available.

Costs depend on location and mode of transport (boat, raft. helicopter, 4X4 quad bike).

Prices include pick up and drop off from accommodation, tackle, rods, waders and snacks/drinks (½ day) and lunch hamper (full day). Prices do not include fishing licenses

As an example, fees for guided fishing of local rivers are:

• Half day: From $290 (NZD)
• Full day: From $550 (NZD)

Please see the Central Plateau Fishing website for more details.