Central Plateau Fishing
Central Plateau Fishing
Central Plateau Fishing
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Central Plateau Fishing specialises in guided fly fishing for the novice to experienced seasoned angler. Brett Cameron, Professional Fly Fishing Guide taylors trips to the individual from half day, 3/4 quarter day, full day to multi day packages. Brett also operates "Maverick" a 7m Haines Hunter Charter boat, surveyed for up to 5 passengers plus the skipper. All boat charters are private charter. Options can include 4x4, walk and wade, heli fishing,,raft fishing. Camp outs, hut stays or accommodation in our lake view holiday home with spectacular lake views.
Taupo, New Zealand
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Gin991
Auckland Central, New Zealand25 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Totally enjoyed a day fishing with Brett Cameron as our tutor, guide & companion. In the morning we tried fly fishing.I'm a complete novice but with his tutoring I caught & released a couple of trout. I enjoyed the tranquility of river fishing. Brett picked us up from our hotel: he has all the fishing equipment, waterproof clothing & waders so we needed to take nothing with us. In the avo we went out fishing for a few hours on the lake in Brett's boat. After that we were happy to head a little out of the main centre to soak in the excellent geothermal Wairakei hot pools before pizza at the Two Mile Bay Sailing Club. Perfect.
Written 28 August 2020
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Mark L
San Diego, CA4 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
I booked Brett for an afternoon fly fishing excursion to the Tongariro River and had a great experience. Brett was professional, friendly and corrected my bad casting habits. The rainbow trout were some serious river monsters. Recommend.
Written 13 November 2019
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Nancy Haug
Redding12 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
We booked Brett for the day -- our first guided fly fishing trip ever, and first in New Zealand. My husband is an experienced angler; I am a beginner at fly fishing. Brett spent time on his cell phone while with us, and at times disappeared altogether, including once when my husband had a fish on and needed a net. Brett would show my husband where the fish was and then let him get after it, without much instruction or guidance. My husband had a strike early on and missed it; Brett was so frustrated with about the miss that he went on about it several times that day saying how he had missed a "golden opportunity." By early afternoon, I felt that Brett had given up on me and was just focused on finding fish for my husband. And he did in all fairness, as my husband caught several. I would not recommend Brett for a beginner; I was upset almost from the beginning because of Brett's impatience, frustration, and lack of ability to truly teach and instruct. If I was less determined about learning to fly fish, I would have given up on the sport after that day.
Written 5 March 2019
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BiaHarrison
Auckland, New Zealand60 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
We fished for two days in different beautiful spots.
Brett was very good and patient with me, as it was my first experience with fly fishing. Prepared the nicest sandwiches and snacks and had everything you could possibly need on a fishing trip.
Loved to do it again!
Brett was very good and patient with me, as it was my first experience with fly fishing. Prepared the nicest sandwiches and snacks and had everything you could possibly need on a fishing trip.
Loved to do it again!
Written 18 October 2017
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Mark A
Mornington Peninsula, Australia17 contributions
Jan 2016 • Solo
Spent a great day fly fishing with Brett in Taupo back country. Hadn't fly fished for 25 years but still managed to get about a dozen fish on drys and nymphs and learnt a heap. Brett is an excellent guide. If there is a fish around he will give you your best chance of catching it. He has a genuine love of the fishery and the environment which made the experience even better. Lisa also catered extremely well for my food intolerance. Thanks cpf!
Written 17 January 2016
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mlslisa
Townsville, Australia6 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
We went on a 3/4 day guided fly fishing trip with Brett. Was a wonderful day learning how to fly fish. Caught 3 rainbow trout. The spectacular New Zealand wilderness was a stunning backdrop for our beautiful day of fishing. Highly recommend!
Written 3 January 2016
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andy b
41 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
We really enjoyed our morning fishing with Brett. He took us to three different spots on the river and we went from being complete novices to being proficient at casting in a few hours. Unfortunately we didn't get a bite but that didn't spoil our morning at all and we have both now got the bug. Brett is very knowledgeable about his subject and patient when teaching. We would thoroughly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn to fish.
Written 4 December 2015
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Martin L
Sydney, Australia11 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
Brett was a great host and teacher. took my 87 yer old mum and on her 1st cast under Brett's guidance she got a strike.
I went up and down stream and had numerous strikes, landing 4 lovely rainbows.
Brett's guidance and instruction was easy for this first time fly fishing novice.
Also appreciated Brett and his wife's quick replies to my emails from Australia to confirm the booking.
I went up and down stream and had numerous strikes, landing 4 lovely rainbows.
Brett's guidance and instruction was easy for this first time fly fishing novice.
Also appreciated Brett and his wife's quick replies to my emails from Australia to confirm the booking.
Written 21 October 2015
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MrsManning585
Sydney, Australia44 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
What a great day my husband and I had learning the techniques of fly fishing. Both novices we fully appreciated the experience and knowledge of Brett Cameron, who made our day fun and enjoyable and even more with us both catching a few trout! Highly recommend a day out with Brett!
Written 12 September 2015
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Balzale
Strasbourg, France4 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
For my girlfriend and I, it was our first fishing experience and i have to admit that we’ll remember it a long long time. Thanks to the magnificient Brett !
Let’s begin with the boat, handsome, spacious and well maintened, you gonna fish with professionnal and high quality equipment. About Brett himself : Professionnal, good teacher, teacher with humour, in less than 10 minutes on the beautiful Lake Taupo, Carole & I caught our first rainbow trout with so many pride and congratulations from him. But fishing with Brett it’s not only fishing, but also clear explanations about Taupo, the environment, his history. To resume, it’s just a pleasure to spend time with him.
Let’s begin with the boat, handsome, spacious and well maintened, you gonna fish with professionnal and high quality equipment. About Brett himself : Professionnal, good teacher, teacher with humour, in less than 10 minutes on the beautiful Lake Taupo, Carole & I caught our first rainbow trout with so many pride and congratulations from him. But fishing with Brett it’s not only fishing, but also clear explanations about Taupo, the environment, his history. To resume, it’s just a pleasure to spend time with him.
Written 9 May 2015
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TravelMan20092014
Foshan, China39 contributions
Bret,
Do you guide half day trips? What about your accommodations too?
Lisor
Taupo, New Zealand38 contributions
So sorry for late reply. Yes 1/2, 3/4 and full day options. We have a 2 bedroom holiday house listed on Air bnb Bach 63 Stunning Lake Views! Depending on dates as tok availability.
Kind regards Lisa