New Zealand

Fishing with Graham Pyatt

Fly Fishing Trip or Lodge Details:

Graham Pyatt came to New Zealand from England primarily because of his love for trout fishing and has many years of experience fly fishing the Taupo and Rotorua regions and he has gained an international reputation for his in-depth knowledge of the sport and his proven ability to provide clients with fishing action at it's best. Graham is a long-standing member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association (NZPFGA).

THE FISHING: Graham arranges his fishing trips specifically with the visiting angler in mind and takes you to areas renowned as world-class fly fishing destinations. Whether you are an expert or a novice fly fisher, you can experience the thrill of fishing the many rivers in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and East Coast regions of the North Island, including the Waioeka, Motu and Ruakaturi rivers, in pursuit of the abundant large brown and rainbow trout. By way of a change, you may want to experience the thrills of a fly-in to fish the more inaccessible waters or fish the local stream and river mouths; either way, your adrenaline is guaranteed to flow.

During the summer months (December - March), Graham can escort you to the many rivers and streams where you will be enthralled by the dry-fly fishing and extraordinary scenery all within easy driving distance from Opotiki. Fly-in trips to more remote areas by helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft can be arranged.

Season Information

Taupo and Rotorua Rivers and Lakes are open all season with the exception of some areas that are closed during the winter months to protect spawning fish. Elsewhere in the Central North Island, the season is from October 1 to June 30.

Rate Information

Effective through April 30, 2012

Guided Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing Rates (Max 2 persons per guide), full day NZ$600.00
Fly Fishing Rates (Max 2 persons per guide), half day NZ$300.00
Fly-in trips by helicopter Price on application

INCLUSIONS: Fees includes all equipment, lunch (full day trips), morning and afternoon tea.

EXCLUSIONS: License, gratuities, items of a personal nature, etc.

General Information

HOW TO GET THERE: Fly to Auckland (AKL) and Whakatane (WHK), NZ

LOCATION: The Bay of Plenty region, is considered to be one of New Zealand's best wild trout fishery. Pristine waters and crystal clear streams are signature qualities to the bay.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Various accommodations can be arranged: home stays, bed and breakfast, motel units.

OWNER: Graham Pyatt