There is a meeting place here of warm and cool ocean currents – the natural playground for a great variety of fish. With our bird’s-eye view of the world today, it is clear that fishing should always have played a dominant role in New Zealand’s industry. The Government carefully monitors both inland and offshore fishing in New Zealand. The balance of good will between the Government and the population with regard to inland fishing seems to be positive, but there are voices of strong dissent over its handling of offshore fishing.

It costs $65 a year – (Oct l – Sept 31) for an inland fishing license which allows you to fish in any Lake or River in New Zealand except those which are in Taupo catchment area where you need to do a local licensing deal. If you plan to go fishing in New Zealand, make sure your catch is neither undersized; nor should you have an over full bag.