The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Spinning in lake Taupo https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:17:51 +0000 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:21:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=130881 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Spinning in lake Taupo : Used to be a real bugga in that...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1824378&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1824378 Author: Fishb8
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Posted: 25 Mar 2022 at 10:21am

Used to be a real bugga in that area withing about 25 km, you used to need a Taupo, Rotorua and the rest of NZ licences.
I often finished my lake river fishing to fish below the Huka falls with a spinning rod, often with great results. We never knew it was a Rotorua licence so fished totally unaware. Now that Eastern region is in the rest of NZ only need 2. 
Tried to get down to my old spots but wooden stairs been removed and probably the rope needed to get to the water level. Probably a DOC safety thing.....
]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:21:12 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1824378&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1824378 <![CDATA[Spinning in lake Taupo : Yes Thomas but a couple of things...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1824339&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1824339 Author: Uncle
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Posted: 23 Mar 2022 at 5:23pm

Yes Thomas but a couple of things to be aware of.
Above the Huka Falls you require a Taupo fishing license.
Below the falls, comes under Eastern Region so a different license is required.
Good luck.
]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:23:42 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1824339&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1824339 <![CDATA[Spinning in lake Taupo : can i fish in waikto river im...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1824337&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1824337 Author: thomas74121
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Posted: 23 Mar 2022 at 4:33pm

can i fish in waikto river im new to taupo and i keen fisherman]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:33:52 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1824337&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1824337 <![CDATA[Spinning in lake Taupo : I&#039;ve had good success on...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1752573&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1752573 Author: Fishb8
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Posted: 03 May 2019 at 4:58pm

I've had good success on the Tokaanu canal, especially near the road bridge concrete road supports.
]]> Fri, 03 May 2019 16:58:58 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1752573&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1752573 <![CDATA[Spinning in lake Taupo : You making me blush Redfinger Two...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1752436&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1752436 Author: Uncle
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Posted: 01 May 2019 at 4:48pm

You making me blush RedfingerEmbarrassed

Two mile bay boatramp is the spot.
There's a little groin out into the lake right beside the ramp.
Deep water straight off ( or as Telecaster said)more to the left.
Using HD shooting heads, we would cast out as far as poss & let it sink to the extent the fly was being retrieved parallel to the slope of the lake bed.SLOWLY.
Lots of koura around that area so a big dark marabou fly was the go.
Night time best of course when the ramp traffic had quietened.
]]> Wed, 01 May 2019 16:48:17 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1752436&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1752436 <![CDATA[Spinning in lake Taupo : Well done on the spinning = lots...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1752434&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1752434 Author: Redfinger
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Posted: 01 May 2019 at 4:34pm

Well done on the spinning = lots of opportunity and area to try if you get a half decent map showing depth etc.

Uncle is the man - always helpful and a genuine good bugger.

By the way Uncle I tried near a playground - Rainbow point? very deep water close to shore - is that where you mean - interested to hear about the Browns fly fishing - at night mate?
]]> Wed, 01 May 2019 16:34:49 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1752434&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1752434 <![CDATA[Spinning in lake Taupo : Epic! ]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1752357&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1752357 Author: Daniel K
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Posted: 30 Apr 2019 at 3:19pm

Epic!

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2019 15:19:38 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1752357&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1752357 <![CDATA[Spinning in lake Taupo : Combination of license expiring...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1752056&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1752056 Author: Telecaster
Subject: 130881
Posted: 27 Apr 2019 at 9:19am

Combination of license expiring and needing to check out of our cabin and head back home. Not all of us are international men of leisure like your good self 🙂]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2019 09:19:06 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1752056&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1752056 <![CDATA[Spinning in lake Taupo : May I ask the reason why you...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1752055&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1752055 Author: bazza
Subject: 130881
Posted: 27 Apr 2019 at 8:58am

May I ask the reason why you had a deadline to catch a fish or was it simply that your licence would expire then.
 
I will be fly fishing the Whakapapa tomorrow, Monday & possibly Tuesday & as spin fishing is permitted was going to offer to show you where & how you would be almost certain to find success.
 
However as you have obviously been successful on your own no need.
 
Congratulations. 
]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2019 08:58:06 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1752055&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1752055 <![CDATA[Spinning in lake Taupo : I&#039;ve caught a few decent...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=130881&PID=1752028&title=spinning-in-lake-taupo#1752028 Author: Uncle
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Posted: 26 Apr 2019 at 7:38pm

I've caught a few decent browns off that drop-off.
Trick is to skim the slope.
There are lots of Koura so a slow retrieve following the contour often does the trick.
I was fly-fishing but spinners or Tokora Chickens will do the trick
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