We recommend only the best guides to fish the local waters surrounding Ngamatea. Sight fishing is the normal practice on the Rangitikei river, 1 October to 30 April & Taruarau river,1 October to 30 June.
Pit your ability against the rainbows of the magnificent Rangitikei River for a challenging and truly memorable experience. Don’t expect to catch lots of fish in a day fishing on this water, but you won’t forget those that you do catch with trout of between 3 and 5 kg not uncommon. Fly fishing for large visible trout in super clear water in a superb wilderness setting simply doesn’t come much better than this. The headwaters of the Rangitikei river, it is a designated backcountry fishery. To fish a designated backcountry fishery you first require a Whole Season Sports Fishing Licence, which is endorsed.
The fishing season in the Rangitikei river is from 1 October to 30 April.
The Taruarau River supports an amazing number of rainbow trout and the action can be fast and furious. Fishing is to sighted fish most of whom like nothing more than to slurp a large dry fly off the surface on a hot summer’s day.
The fishing season in the Taruarau river is from 1 October to 30 June.
Add in the intimate experience of fishing some of Ngamatea’s smaller streams and you will see why it would take you a month before you had to fish the same water twice! This enables you to enjoy a quality fishing experience to match the amazing surroundings.
Accommodation is in backcountry huts.
Please bring a sleeping bag, towel and pillowcase.
Contact us for pricing and availability.
