Category: Waikato River and Hydro Lakes

Oct 08
Karāpiro Dam Fishing: Trout in the Waikato River Below the Dam

The Waikato River below Karāpiro Dam is, according to Fish & Game, probably the single most popular fishing spot in the Auckland/Waikato region. Rainbow and brown trout hold along the edges of the backwater at the base of the dam, feeding on small fish and caddis, and the river is open all year to fly, […]

Jan 18
Lake Karāpiro near Hamilton: Fishing, Recreation and History

Catch trophy trout at Lake Karapiro, a hidden fishing paradise near Hamilton, and discover the adventures that await you!