Anglers are counting down the days to the opening of several Rotorua streams for summer fishing.
The Rotorua waterways which open on December 1 include the upper Ngongotaha, Utuhina and Waiteti streams.
In a move to simplify the rules and encourage spin fishing, this method will now be permitted in the Utuhina Stream, between Devon St bridge and Pukehangi Rd bridge, from December 1. The upper section of the Ngongotaha remains fly fishing only.
Eastern Region Fish and Game officer Matt Osborne said it was one of the changes to the regulations to encourage more novices and youngsters into the sport.
Mr Osborne said the streams had been closed from the end of June through winter and spring because they were important trout spawning tributaries.