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Wilson’s Dam is located off State Highway One, just north of Ruakaka on Prescott Road. This dam was created as a water supply reservoir for the local area and is now regularly stocked by Fish and Game with both rainbow and brown trout.

Due to the high temperatures in summer most fish head to deeper water during the hotter periods and as boats are not allowed on this lake winter is the best time to target the fish which come in to feed in the shallows when the water temperature cools. During autumn and spring there can be good fishing in the evenings.

See the Google Map for access.

Access can be gained from Presotts road at a couple of points but both do require a walk to reach the reservoir. At the end of Sail Rock Road there’s a large parking lot at the base of the dam wall. Anglers can then walk from there to the edge of the reservoir. See the Wilson’s Dam access map.

Nymphs:
In the upper and middle reaches, lightly weighted stoneflies and mayfly patterns such as Pheasant and Tail, Halfbacksand Hare and Copper in sizes 14 to 16 fished around the weed beds
Dry flies:
Flies that imitate any terrestrial insects that get blown on the lake. In spring and autumn small adams and midge patterns can work on still evenings.
Wet flies / Streamers:
Use small wee-wets such as March Brown, Red Governor and Hardies during the evening rise when fish and flies such as Mrs Simpsons and Kilwells that imitate small bullies.
Spinners:
Black and gold Tobys and silver Tobys and small bladed spinners such as Mepps or Veltic.
Bait is also permitted (though this may not be any part of a fish)