Mark Brewer’s Tips: Where to Look for Fresh water Tuna and Salmon?

Rainbow Trout Fishing by Mark Brewer

Trout and Salmon fishes are luring prospects for any fishing lover. I am lucky to have been born in a nation where fishes are found in abundance. I like to fish and eat fish all at the same time. On my days I (Mark Brewer) can be a fierce fisherman, looking to take home a bucket full of fishes. But there are times when I have to return home empty handed. But that does not impede my enthusiasm in any way. I am also lucky to have friends such as Mr. Phoenix and Mr. Oak who like fishing too. In my lifetime I have visited most prominent fishing spots in New Zealand and now I understand their strengths and weaknesses well enough to guide other fishing lovers. Most fishing lovers in New Zealand love to hunt the Trout and Salmon fishes.  

Mark Brewer and His Friend Mr Oak fishing Salmon

There is an abundance of Trout fishes found in New Zealand. There are both rainbow and brown trouts found. The North islands of New Zealand have large sized rainbow trout. In the North Islands places such as Rotorua and Lake Taupo are predominant areas to look for large rainbow trout. Tongariro River is a major river of Lake Taupo which is populated by large Trout fishes during the winter months. The Central Plateau of Taupo is also a hot destination for the anglers. Other popular areas include Lake Waikarimoana and Aniwhenua. If you are looking for Brown trout then the South islands are best locations. Brown trout fishes are found in abundance in areas such as Fiordland, West Coast, Otago and Southland. The fishes are available all year round.    

If you want a bounty of Salmon fishes then you ought to visit the South Islands. There are plenty of Quinnat Salmon available in Canterbury. Other rivers such as Rangitata, Rakaia and Waimakari also have promising prospects for salmon fishing. These spots have salmon fishes all year round. 

So, what are you thinking of take your equipments and get ready to go on a fishing expedition.