Fishing near Te Puke, Bay of Plenty

Te Puke sits in the Western Bay of Plenty, surrounded by a network of rivers and streams draining toward the coast, with the Rotorua Lakes district a short drive inland. The Kaituna River — flowing out of Lake Rotoiti to the sea near Te Puke — is the standout local waterway, holding good numbers of rainbow and brown trout along its length. Coastal spots within reach add snapper, trevally, kahawai, and kingfish to the mix.