My name is Peter Wilton. I am a professional fly fishing guide in the Lake Taupo district in New Zealand's North Island and this is my world. Ever since I caught my first trout during the evening rise at 9 years of age I have been passionate about fly fishing.

To me fly fishing is more than just merely catching fish. Fly fishing may be the reason that I can be found in our magnificent and remote back country rivers and streams but it is not the total experience. For me it is catching beautiful fish in a beautiful environment.

I have tried to capture the awesome setting that is the Lake Taupo district so that I might be able to share it with you, but in reality you have to see it for yourself. Come with me on a tour through the year, or use the buttons to the left to jump straight to the page that most interests you. Please feel free to click on any picture to see a larger version.