Children's fish-out days, Ngongotaha trout hatchery, Rotorua

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Children aged from 6 to 14 years-old will be able to catch a rainbow trout at the hatchery’s specially designed fish-out pond.

For many children, this will be their first trout fishing experience and with expert tuition from members of the Rotorua Anglers Association, they’re guaranteed to catch a trout that can be taken home for dinner!

A sausage sizzle and drinks are available. Fish filleting for a gold coin donation is also available.

Catch a tagged trout from the pond win a spin rod and reel combo kindly supplied by sponsor Kilwell.

Important information:

• Bookings essential.
• The event is strictly for children aged between 6 and 14 years.
• A $5 donation is requested to help run this event. Please bring cash as EFTPOS is not available.
• All fishing equipment is provided. Do not bring fishing equipment.
• Expert tuition and one-on-one help is provided for each child. Everyone catches a fish.

These popular events are only possible thanks to our sponsors. Please support these sponsors. Agrodome and Kilwell Sports.

And we couldn’t do it without the assistance of the good people at the Rotorua Anglers Association.