Thread: Fishing with kids around Taupo

Tokaanu Tailrace

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Kiwi's don't rate catfish, but they're good eating from clean water. And trout here too

Originally Posted by chainsaw

Spin fishing in the Tokaanu tail race might be the go

Some decent fish in there and off the old Tokaanu wharf. Big Browns too.

Unfortunately the shitty weed has made it hard going for a while now.

I believe catfish can be caught off Motuoapa marina easily, easy access, no license needed.

I wondered about that, how can you selectively target catfish? Bait of some kind presumably, something trout won't eat?

Originally Posted by mawzer308

Trout centre is well worth the look when it's open. You'll need a day licence to fish Taupo, which you can purchase online through DOC. Try using a black and gold Toby or a Black magic Spin max lure, they're great on Rainbow trout see link below.
https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/trout...SABEgKxavD_BwE

Easy access locations would be, the boat ramp at Rainbow point, bit of a drop off there and easy access all along the walk way. Also try Mission point caught a few there last time, take care to stay 200m away from any stream mouths as theses are fly fishing only areas.

Is it not illegal to fish Taupo with a treble hook lure? Perhaps I misunderstand.

Originally Posted by outlander

Is it not illegal to fish Taupo with a treble hook lure? Perhaps I misunderstand.

Yes you're correct it is, we replace the trebles with singles.

Originally Posted by MB

I wondered about that, how can you selectively target catfish? Bait of some kind presumably, something trout won't eat?

A piece of bread works well for them and Rudd.

Originally Posted by mawzer308

Yes you're correct it is, we replace the trebles with singles.

Okay, thanks, I've just done mine.