Friday, December 1, marks an important date in the calendar of keen trout fishers around the region.

Several Eastern Region streams, which have remained closed because of late spawning, will open to fishing on Friday.

Fish & Game urges anglers to make the most of the opening date, get amongst the action and have some fun.

The upper sections of the Ngongotaha, Waiteti and Utuhina Streams at Rotorua and the Hopuruahine and Mokau Streams at Waikaremoana all open to fishing on Friday, December 1.

The region has been blessed with more settled weather than this time last year when high rain was responsible for discolouring streams.

 “We are seeing a nice recovery from the cyclone-ravished period earlier this year, and this should prove to be a blessing for trout fishers,” says Fish & Game’s Mark Sherburn.

“Anglers will mostly be using nymphs although warmer settled weather will encourage dry fly action, especially in the evenings.”

Fish & Game wants to remind anglers to Check, Clean and Dry their equipment between waterways to prevent the spread of aquatic pests.

Ranging teams will be out talking with anglers and ask that they carry their licences at all times when fishing.