The Rainbow Trout that we catch in Oceania are descended from a North American steelhead strain and are generally a fast growing and short lived fish which will run out to sea, or down to a lake given the opportunity.

There are some self sustaining populations throughout Tasmania, Australia and New Zealand.

In some instances these fish have done well in smaller landlocked systems where many smaller fish can be encountered. Rainbow trout have also established strong populations in some larger landlocked systems such as those flowing into the larger North Island lakes, such as Taupo, here the pseudo steelhead run each winter provides sport for well conditioned and large rainbows.

Generally fly rods of 4, 5 and 6 weight will cover most of the Rainbow Trout fishing you will encounter.

Rainbow Trout are targetted in many locations at different times of the year. We recommend the following locations:

- New Zealand
- Chile
- Patagonia
- Alaska

Contact Travelling Fly Fisher to discuss your next trout fishing adventure and to target some special Rainbow Trout fishing.

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