Ngongotaha Trout Hatchery

Children aged 6-14 years can learn to fly fish and catch a rainbow trout on specified days between July and November at the Ngongotaha Hatchery in Rotorua. This is a fun opportunity for kids, run by the Rotorua Anglers Association, sponsored by Rainbow Springs Rotorua with tackle by Kilwell, that enables you to take a child fishing.

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Fish type	Rainbow trout
Dates	The dates for the children's fishing days in 2010 are: Sunday 11 July 2010 Sunday 15 August 2010 Sunday 12 September 2010 Sunday 14 November 2010 There is also children's fishing during the Rotorua lakes fishery open day towards the end of September 2009. Watch the Fish & Game website for more details.
Times	Fishing times are: 9am - 12 noon 1pm - 3pm Delays and queues are inevitable on busy days so please be patient.
Location	Ngongotaha Trout Hatchery Fish & Game Grounds Paradise Valley Rd Ngongotaha Rotorua Ample parking is available on the grass area as you enter the grounds. Visitors are welcome to further explore the grounds via the walkway.
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What's provided	Children are provided with: Quality specially designed fishing tackle provided by Kilwell Tackle A plastic bag to take your catch home Safety glasses A certificate to celebrate the anglers achievement
Refreshments	Drinks and barbequed sausages are available to satisfy hungry anglers and parents.
Cost	A charge of $3.00 is payable per child.
Rules	Children must not be left unattended Safety rules must be obeyed at all times
For more information	For more information, see the Fish & Game website or email Eastern Region Fish & Game or phone (07) 357 5501.

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