Freshwater
or salt - New Zealand is an angler's paradise, offering some of the best
opportunities for fishing in beautiful, isolated and pristine locations.
Inland, New Zealand's
crystal clear waters, uncrowded rivers and lakes offer exciting opportunties
for trout fishing - trophy sized browns and rainbows are legendary.
New Zealand is a wild trout fishery and a catch and release approach
is promoted to conserve resources.
New Zealand was
put on the big-game fishing map after a visit by legendary American
writer Zane Grey in the 1920s. Excellent salt-water game can be found
off the east coast of the North Island as far south as Whakatane. Catches
include tuna, blue and striped marlin, yellowtail kingfish and shark.