The body of a man has been recovered from a Bay of Plenty lake.

Police were called to Lake Rotorua, near Hamurana, around 4pm yesterday after the body was spotted by a member of the public.

'Police can confirm that the body belongs to a kayaker who was reported missing at about 5pm on Tuesday,” says a police spokesperson.

'A search involving search and rescue, coastguard and the Harbourmaster was launched on Tuesday evening and continued yesterday.”

Police are currently notifying the man's next of kin and the matter has been referred to the Coroner.

'Our condolences are extended to the family at this sad time.”