Metal cored lines are prohibited on Lake Rotoiti. The best place for ledging is tied up under the pohutukawa trees which grow on the cliff faces on the northern side of the lake. Jigging is also popular along the northern shoreline of Rotoiti. Ruato Bay and the Pipe at Hinehopu, and the Quarry are productive for fly fishing. At the end of a days' fishing, the Rotoiti hot pools are an ideal spot to further relax.
Access is by boat only, but the soak in bush-clad surroundings is recommended.
Although the fish in this lake are not as big as the larger lakes, it can often be more productive. Shallow trolling or harling off the weed beds gives the best results. As Rotoehu is shallow, shoreline anglers can do well from the many points and sandy beaches. Smelt fly and nymph from the shore early in spring and summer are quite productive. Lake Rotoma Has the potential to produce high quality fish.