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Taupo fishery is DoC managed. Rotorua lakes and streams and Hawkes Bay rivers all managed by ERFG and more relaxed regs. A F&G licence covers all of NZ EXCEPT DoC's Taupo, which has its own licence...

Give F&G eastern region a ring. (Rotorua) They used to run fishout days at their hatchery grounds. Youngsters being taught by experienced old anglers. Fish virtually guaranteed and a lovely setting.

Chelsea. Have you considered letting catch an eel? Might be easier if he is not easily frightened. I could help out with spot. Trout there too, trout may not be easy.