Central Plateau Fishing (CPF)

Central Plateau Fishing provides the ultimate fly fishing experience for rainbow and brown trout with a professional guide and qualified charter boat skipper.

Options include fly fishing Lake Taupo tributaries or back country rivers, quad bike adventure fishing, boat fishing, helicopter access to remote waters.

Glen Mohr

RD1

Acacia Bay

Taupo

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

Email: brett@cpf.net.nz or cameroon@xtra.co.nz

Web: www.cpf.net.nz

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

Some of the watesr Brett fishes include:

- Whanganui River (with access by quad bike)

- Lake Taupo

- Tongariro River

- Mohaka River

About your guide

See video clip of the fishing that CPF offers including backcountry fishing, heli fishing, boat fishing and lake fishing

Guide Brett Cameron:

• Caters for both experienced anglers and beginners
• Provides all tackle
• Member of the New Zealand Professional Guides Association (NZPFGA)
• Qualified skipper
• Member of the CD Pro Network which tests and provides feedback on CD-Rods and other CD products.
• First aid certified
• Many years fishing in the Central Plateau area and so has the knowledge that only experience can bring.

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.

Charter boat fishing

Fish the stunning Western Bays of Lake Taupo using the method(s) of your choice from Maverick, CPF's 7-metre Haines Hunter with a 225 Yamaha 4 stroke motor and an 8 HP 4 stroke auxilary motor. The boat is fitted with two down-riggers and is also suitable for harling, jigging and sightseeing.

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 or 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 $300 (NZD)
• 3/4 day: From $400 (NZD)
• Full day: From $550 (NZD)

Other options include:

• Quad bike adventure fly fishing (approx 10 hours) : From $750 (NZD)
• Boat fishing on 7 metre boat (3 hours minimum): From $300 (NZD)
• Heli-fishing (8 - 9 hours) Price on application
• Multi Day packages fishing on remote backcountry waters. Price on application
• Float plane / Fly fishing combo where you can fish remote areas of the lake which are only accessible by plane. From $600 (NZD) (plus lunch option)

Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

Please see the Central Plateau Fishing website for more details.

Windsor Lodge and Caravan Park offers a wide range of accommodation options for the angler, plus a fish cleaning room, a fish smoking room, and a well-stocked dairy and tackle shop. They also run a popular 1-day fishing contest for guests each June. It is a trout fishing haven with Lake Taupo and the Waitahanui River within 2 minutes walk. Those who choose to go guiding with CPF can be picked up and returned to Windsor Lodge.