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Anglers from all over the world look to New Zealand as the mecca of angling - the world's best wild trout fishery. Fly fishing in New Zealand is fantastic every month of the year, not to mention its spectacular scenery too.

The North Island and South Island are known for excellent stream fishing and opportunities to catch both brown and rainbow trout. In particular, there are certain parts of the North Island that offer anglers the chance of a lifetime to fish in water holding the purest strain of brown trout in the world. 

The quality and diversity of New Zealand’s fresh water species is perfect for the fly fishing purist. The average size of the trout is 3 to 4 pounds, exceeding most anglers' wildest imaginations. The reputation of New Zealand streams draws anglers from far and wide in search of a trophy fish, and each year trout in excess of ten pounds are landed.

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