Bay of Plenty Fishing Guide
Miles Rushmer Guiding specialises in fresh water and salt water fly fishing in the sunny Bay of Plenty.
New Zealand’s leading fishing guide for the ultimate guided trophy trout fishing experience in New Zealand.
Fishing in the Bay of Plenty
Fly fishing small, clear streams in the Bay of Plenty, for absolutely whopping fish, in large numbers, one can be forgiven for thinking that they have discovered fly fishing heaven…..
With a 43 foot luxury Oliver Game Launch parked out the front, you will also have access to saltwater fly, big game fishing and yellowtail kingfish – all renowned for putting a big bend in your rod!
A full- time professional guide for 10 years (member Rotorua Professional Fly Fishing Guides Assoc.), with 30 years fly fishing experience all over the North Island, Miles will cater to all levels of fishing desires.
Miles also keeps 13 dogs (#13 called “Lucky”!) and the wing shooting for pigeon, pheasant, quail, turkey and waterfowl, a mere 20 minutes drive from your accommodation, provides yet another wonderful add-value activity to your time spent in Miles’s sporting domain.
However it is the trophy trout fishing that is the big draw! Nowhere else will you be confronted with more trophy trout in front of your eyes, up close and personal, than during a day out with Miles Rushmer Guiding.
Here’s a summary of what Miles offers and the fishing seasons that they are available:
Bay of Plenty Fishing Seasons
- Trophy Trout: Jan – June
- Backcountry Sight Fishing: October – June
- Running Rainbows: (large numbers in small streams) March-June
- Big Game Fishing: (Marlin Tuna Kingfish) Jan – May
- Saltwater Fly Fishing: Action All Year
- Wing Shooting: May – end August (game birds), pigeon/turkey all year.
