Miles Rushmer Fly Fishing Guide Tauranga & Rotorua
Miles Rushmer Fly Fishing Guide – Tauranga, Rotorua & Taupō
Fish New Zealand’s best trout waters with Miles Rushmer, a highly regarded fly fishing guide offering guided trophy trout experiences in Tauranga, Rotorua, and Taupō. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced angler chasing your next personal best, Miles tailors each trip to your skill level, the season, and the conditions. Expect expert local knowledge, quality instruction, and access to some of the region’s most productive rivers and lakes — all with a focus on a safe, professional, and memorable day on the water.
New Zealand’s Guided Trophy Trout Fly Fishing Experience
Miles Rushmer Guiding offers professional, personalised fly fishing experiences across the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, and Taupō regions of New Zealand’s North Island. Specialising in trophy trout fly fishing and advanced sight-fishing techniques, Miles provides tailored guided trips for anglers seeking high-quality fishing in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
Miles is a trout stalking specialist on small, clear spring creeks, targeting large wild brown trout at close range, as well as lake shoreline fly fishing for trophy rainbow trout. These freshwater experiences are complemented by specialist saltwater fly fishing opportunities in the Bay of Plenty, offering a diverse range of fly fishing adventures throughout the year.
Based in the Bay of Plenty, Miles Rushmer has been a full-time professional fly fishing guide for over 20 years, with more than 35 years of fly fishing experience throughout the North Island. Known for his detailed approach, deep local knowledge, and commitment to ethical angling, Miles caters to anglers of all skill levels while focusing on memorable, high-quality fishing experiences.
For those looking to extend their fly fishing beyond freshwater, Miles Rushmer Guiding also offers saltwater fly fishing. These trips provide access to the Bay of Plenty’s rich marine environment and are ideal for anglers wanting to experience fly fishing in open coastal waters alongside their freshwater pursuits.
Trophy trout fly fishing remains a major highlight, with clear-water sight fishing offering an unmatched opportunity to watch fish respond to your fly and refine technique under expert guidance.
New Zealand’s Ultimate Fly Fishing Trout Guide
Freshwater Trophy Trout Fly Fishing
Target large wild brown trout and trophy rainbow trout using advanced sight-fishing techniques in clear-water rivers, spring creeks, and lakes. These guided trips focus on stealth, presentation, and reading water, offering an immersive and highly rewarding fly fishing experience for anglers of all levels.
Seasonal Fly Fishing Experiences
Fly fishing opportunities change with the seasons, and trips are tailored accordingly to maximise success and enjoyment:
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Summer dry fly fishing (October – May)
Sight-fishing and surface takes in rivers and creeks during peak dry-fly conditions. -
Winter nymph and lure fishing (June – September)
Productive winter techniques targeting trout holding in deeper water and slower flows. -
Trophy brown trout fishing (February – July)
Prime months for encountering large, mature brown trout in select fisheries.Rotorua Lakes Shoreline Fly Fishing for Trophy Rainbow Trout
Experience world-renowned winter shoreline fly fishing on the Rotorua Lakes. These guided sessions focus on trophy rainbow trout cruising the shallows, with opportunities for exciting sight-fishing and close-range encounters in a stunning lake environment.
Saltwater Fly Fishing Charters – Bay of Plenty
For anglers looking to expand beyond freshwater, Miles Rushmer Guiding also offers specialist saltwater fly fishing in the Bay of Plenty. These trips provide access to productive coastal waters and offer a unique fly fishing challenge in a marine environment.
Miles Rushmer Backcountry Sight Fishing (All year round)
Price: Full Day: $1250 (Max 2 anglers shared)
Rates include: refreshments, quality gear/tackle and pickup/return to accommodation
Our full day tours are really the only way to maximise your time and experience with us. On our full day tours, we can explore the diversity and extent of our abundant local rivers and streams. As with our half day tours, we will design our time together to suit your needs, expectations and the current weather. You Bring your camera. We Provide: Transport, All Rushmer Guiding Gear for a full day, refreshments & lunch.
Enquire by Email: [email protected]
Miles Rushmer Guiding – Trophy Stream’s
Price Full Day: $1250 (Max 2 anglers shared) (Dec- June 30th)
Rates include: refreshments, quality gear/tackle and pickup/return to accommodation
Pick up Time: 7:00 am
Quite possibly some of the best trophy trout streams in the World. Small spring creek’s full of whopping wild trophy brown trout. Up close and personal.
Options include accommodation. This is a great option as we can self cater (cook up a storm). Fully hosted by Miles, or eat out in the many nearby restaurants. It also opens up options for legendary night-fishing for monster browns at the Lake Rotorua stream mouths.
Enquire by Email: [email protected]
Miles Rushmer Guiding – Multi Days (All year round)
The best way to indulge your passion of fly fishing. Whether it be backcountry farm-stay, helicopter trips, campouts or simply enjoying the base resort of Mount Maunganui with the family and enjoying a different fishing each day. We can customise a dream trip tailored to suit your every desire. Our 5-8 day stay-away tours are legendary, and you’ll immerse your soul in the solitude of the Bay of Plenty backcountry rivers and streams. Multi-day trips are also your best insurance to beat inclement weather conditions and ensure some great days on the water whatever the weather.
Enquire by Email: [email protected]
Miles Rushmer Guiding – Full House
Price: Full House $4000. (April/May/June).
Includes lakefront accommodation, two days trophy stream’s for monster browns and two nights/dawns lake fishing for huge rainbows on the beach in front of accommodation.
Miles Rushmer Guiding is simply in the business of making fly fishing trophy dreams come true. The nature of it is more likened to a wildlife encounter…up-close and personal with the true beasts of NZ’s freshwater domain. His latest guided venture is “The Full House” – targeting both a trophy 10lb + brown and rainbow in the same day – unique across the planet.
Enquire by Email: [email protected]
Saltwater Fly Fishing (Dec- March)
Price: Waded Flats $1000 per day (Max 2 anglers)
Includes quality saltwater fly rod and reel outfits, all tackle, flies, lunch and refreshments.
On a sunny summer’s Bay of Plenty day wading the Tauranga Harbour flats you could be forgiven for feeling like you were wading the flats for bonefish in Hawaii (bring sunblock!), except…..you’re casting at yellowtail kingfish, which just happen to be riding on the backs of massive black stingrays. This is fast becoming the holy grail of saltfly.
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Is there anywhere else in the World that one can indulge this fly fishing dream?
I doubt it very much …. and it all happens right here in the Bay of Plenty!
Phone: +64 021 371 265
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions – Miles Rushmer Fly Fishing Guide
What types of fly fishing trips does Miles Rushmer offer?
Miles Rushmer offers guided fly fishing trips focused on trophy trout, including freshwater sight-fishing in rivers, spring creeks, and lakes across the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, and Taupō. Trips are tailored to seasonal conditions and angler ability.
Is Miles Rushmer Fly Fishing suitable for beginners?
Yes. Guided fly fishing trips are suitable for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced anglers. Miles provides instruction, guidance, and personalised trips based on experience and individual fishing goals.
Where does Miles Rushmer guide fly fishing trips?
Fly fishing trips take place across the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, and Taupō regions of New Zealand’s North Island, including carefully selected rivers, spring creeks, and lakes known for trophy trout.
When is the best time for trophy trout fly fishing?
Trophy trout fly fishing is available throughout much of the season, with peak opportunities varying by location and technique. Summer offers excellent dry-fly fishing, while late summer through winter can be ideal for targeting large brown and rainbow trout.
What is included in a guided fly fishing trip with Miles Rushmer?
Guided trips include professional guiding, local knowledge, and personalised instruction. Gear requirements and inclusions vary depending on the trip, and anglers are advised on what to bring at the time of booking.
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