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Welcome to Hamill Guiding

 

 

New Zealand trout fishing guide John Hamill invites you to come fishing in an anglers paradise around Rotorua. Hamill Guiding specialises in fly fishing adventures for trout in the central North Island's world renound Lakes, Rivers and Streams. Fishing is one of the regions major activities and attractions. Returning anglers are continually drawn back by large trout, beautiful scenery and friendly people - giving credence to the fact that New Zealand lives up to it's reputation as an international fishing destination.
Sight fishing for wild rainbow and cunning brown trout best describes the nature of our style of river and stream fly fishing. The crystal clear waters, the stealthy stalk up the river and to spot your fish first before tempting it with a dry fly or nymph is heart in the mouth exciting and rewarding and is what fly fishing in New Zealand is famous for. Sighting and casting to these wild trout will leave snapshots in your mind for the rest of your life.

The central North Island region is dotted with streams and rivers and most are within just a half hour drive of Rotorua City and Taupo. The best river fishing is accessed by helicopter and heli fishing gets you to least pressured waters amongst beautiful native vegetation - making a spectacular backdrop to hook up on the fish of your life. Let us tailor a single day or a multi day fly fishing trip and adventure in the waters of the central North Island. Te Urewera and Kaimanawa National Park's can give you a spectacular setting to a fly fishing holiday trip of a lifetime!

Enjoy Fly fishing for Rainbow and Brown Trout in crystal clear waters

Cruise and fish on board 'Elusive' situated on Lake Tarawera, one of Rotorua's most scenic lakes. The 2010 / 2011 season has been different, probably due to the huge amounts of rain, water temps and lake levels. We have still caught some great rainbow trout. Just a 15 minute drive from downtown Rotorua come and try your luck fishing for trophy trout on famous Lake Tarawera or cruise to Te Rata Bay (hot water beach) and enjoy a hot swim and picnic with friends or family. For more about this fishing charter option, check the Your Options page or the Cruise and Fish website. Follow Cruise and Fish on their Facebook page. Get updates on latest catches and whats been happening via posts and photos.

Sue Kelly and a beautiful rainbow hen taken on a #16 parashute adams dry fly

Come on a fishing trip safari with John Hamill. John is committed to your total enjoyment of your holidays and vacation time in Rotorua New Zealand. Most believe that some of the best trout fishing is in the South Island but you could be pleasantly rewarded and surprised by what is on our doorstep in the North Island! If you want to leave your fishing gear at home or just want to try it for the first time, we can outfit you. Just bring a camera and a few essentials.

 

Helifishing the wilderness and the rewards that come your way. Let John Hamill of Hamill Guiding take you there.

Should you wish to check our fishing regulations, regions and licencing Fish and Game New Zealand administer all of New Zealand except the Taupo region, which is administered by the Dept. of Conservation.

Award

We have done it again.... New Zealand Travel have anounced this seasons client awards for the 2010/2011 season making it for the 4th time. Hamill Guiding have been voted one of their top guides for their service to clients by their clients. Thank you to Donna and the team for letting us look after your clients while here in Rotorua.

 

Like Jay put yourself in the picture, Back country, Rotorua, NZ

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