Reel Life
Eastern
Eastern Reel Life October 2019
The traditional season opening on the Rotorua lakes didn’t disappoint for hundreds of keen fishers who braved the conditions.
- Eastern
- 21/10/2019
Eastern Reel Life September 2019
The new season opening is now just days away, anglers are being reminded that a little preparation and planning goes a long way toward the day being enjoyable and hassle…
- Eastern
- 23/09/2019
Eastern Reel Life August 2019
As we await the beginning of spring, and the new trout season commencing at the beginning of October, there are a number of locations still open that can provide excellent…
- Eastern
- 20/08/2019
Eastern Reel Life April 2019
Although weather and temperatures remain mild, spawning fish are on the move around Rotorua lakes.
- Eastern
- 30/04/2019
Eastern Reel Life March 2019
Autumn fish ‘ideal eating’ Cooler temperatures and the start of autumn conditions have finally prevailed in the central North Island, providing relief to the stressful conditions trout have endured.
- Eastern
- 29/03/2019
Eastern Reel Life February 2019
Great fishing - if you fish smartAlthough some rain has finally arrived in the Eastern Region, the last month and a half has been dominated by some of the hottest…
- Eastern
- 26/02/2019
Eastern Reel Life January 2019
Trout converge on stream mouthsAn extended period of fine hot weather has seen an influx of trout into the stream mouths of Lake Rotorua.
- Eastern
- 30/01/2019
Eastern Reel Life December 2018
Browns in 'top shape' gathering at Lake Rotorua stream mouthsChangeable conditions over the last month, including some heavy rains and cooler periods, have slowed the lakes’ natural summer warming.
- Eastern
- 19/12/2018
Eastern Reel Life November 2018
Trout are on the feed Relatively warm, dry conditions as we head into summer have local lakes warming up and surface smelting activity on the increase.
- Eastern
- 27/11/2018
Eastern Reel Life October 2018
Good weather & catches, happy fishers The grand opening on October 1 at lakes Rotoiti, Okataina and Tarawera went off with the usual fanfare.
- Eastern
- 29/10/2018