Home Local Fisheries Target Species Regional Map Accommodation Information       Home       Trout Fishing       General Overview   Ruapehu and the surrounding areas boast world class wilderness fishing. Offering angling of all types, from Trophy lake fishing (Otamangakau 20 min east of National Park Village) to the ever challenging wilderness back country head waters where you can choose between sight fishing for large trout in streams almost small enough to jump over, to targeting the evening rise on large boulder strewn rivers.   In the headwaters of the Whanganui River there are many superb rivers with numerous trout,   easy access and few anglers. Several of these rivers, including the Ongarue and Waimiha, are only a moderate drive (1.5 hours) from the central Waikato, but to fish more southern rivers, anglers are best advised to spend a weekend in this district that abounds with spectacular trout waters.       After spending a very enjoyable day exploring the area, why not enjoy a warm and comfy stay with Forest Lodge. We offer a quiet country village setting. Forest Lodge is half ~ way between Auckland ~ Wellington on state highway 4, 30 minutes from Mt. Ruapehu. Forest Lodge is a "stones throw" from Tongariro National Park and the Whanganui River. The Whanganui River can also be experienced as a day trip from Forest Lodge. We offer first hand knowledge and experience. We have Lodge/Backpacker ~ Motel and Cottage accommodation available. Click here for a list of rates/tariffs.       Anglers are dependent upon landowner goodwill to fully enjoy angling opportunities.   Accordingly make sure you take the time to extend to landowners the common courtesies that you would expect:   Ask their permission before you cross their land Don’t - clamber over fences - walk through crops - disturb stock - leave gates other than as you found them - deposit rubbish - take your dog onto a landowners property unless you square   it away with them that it is OK to do so. Hydatids and sheep   measles can pose a serious threat to a farmers livelihood;   so leave your dog at home unless you’re certain that the   farmer doesn’t object to it on their land.       In our experience very few landowners will refuse access to genuine anglers.