A few are also marked by buoys or beacons. These are hazards that are hard for boaties to find who are not trained in the art of navigation. The most important and dangerous are the Horomatangi reef the rock near the entry side of the ski lane at Moutere Bay the reef and the isolated danger mark in Kawakawa Bay and the reef at Whakaipo. There are of course others, but in all cases when sighting a buoy or beacon, refer to your chart to positively identify the danger, its depth and position. Fishing Anglers must have a current licence for the Taupo fishing district.
Licences are widely available from retailers and service stations in the region.
Anglers must know the trout fishing regulations, especially which fishing methods are prohibited, closed waters and seasons, and catch and size limits. It is an offence to pollute the lake waters with any fluid or solid matter detrimental to heath. This includes bottles, tins or cartons. Toilet pumping facilities are available for craft with sewage holding tanks or portable toilets, at the Landing Reserve main wharf, at the Motuoapa marina and at Tokaanu wharf. Radio Channel 61 is the standard calling fenquency for VHF transmissions between craft, coastguard and Taupo Harbour radio.