Anglers across the country will be hoping for tight lines as the latest trout fishing season gets under way this week.
However, in the Eastern Fish & Game district, there has been a change in the start date in the Rotorua Lakes area.
Instead of opening as normal on October 1, the trout fishing season for Lakes Rotoiti, Okataina and Tarawera will start a day later on October 2 — Saturday.
All other waters will open on Friday.
It's hoped the move will allow anglers who work on weekdays the chance to fish on opening day with other fishermen.