Things to do in Otago Region, South Island: The Best Fishing Charters & Tours

Once you’re on board with Clearwater Fishing for a real New Zealand lake fishing adventure, it is our aim to make your trip as enjoyable, relaxed and as much fun as we possibly can.Our internationally experienced guides will supply everything you need, so once we’re underway there’s nothing you have to think about except an exciting encounter with Lake Wakatipu’s abundant population of trout and salmon.

Adventure Wanaka offers fishing, scenic cruises, picnics on secluded islands and private charters on the lake throughout the four seasons. Located in the heart of the beautiful Southern Lakes Region, Wanaka has a wonderful variety of beaches, bays and bush clad islands just waiting to be explored in our comfortable 6.5 metre boat.

River Talk Guiding New Zealand Ltd offers you comprehensive Guided Fishing packages, it includes Day trip, Multi-day trip as well as very detailed Fishing Lessons, operating out of majestic alpine surrounding of Queenstown, and cover nation wide. Give us a call or message, and let us show you how to "Talk to the river".

Get the most from your precious time in this fly fishing paradise that surrounds Wanaka and the lower South Island. Guide Jake at Southern Rivers Fly Fishing has vast local knowledge of the lower South Island rivers and lakes. Jake is known as an expert in sighting trout and prides him self on his ability to spot trout in what can be very challanging water, this is crucial to your success when fly fishing New Zealand waters. Jake’s boundless passion, skill and enthusiasm for fly fishing the South Island’s trout rivers will take you a long way toward your dream New Zealand fly fishing experience.

Backcountry fly fishing specialist Craig Smith has been fishing New Zealands South Island for over 30 years, and will take you to his favorite places fly fishing for brown and rainbow trout. All equipment is supplied, and all skill levels are welcome. Sight fishing in clear water to wild trout amongst stunning scenery - it's what it is all about. Registered NZ professional guide and Department of conservation concession holder.

New Zealand is regarded as a trout fishing mecca. The Wanaka region has some of the most amazing landscapes, boasting gin clear rivers, streams and stillwaters with large wild brown and rainbow trout, a combination that provides a ‘once in a lifetime’ fly fishing experience. Let Paul hook you up with some of the best of New Zealand’s stunning rivers stalking trout.

South Island, New Zealand fly fishing guides for Queenstown, Wanaka and Dunedin. Queenstown-based helicopter wilderness expeditions to the classic backcountry rivers of Fiordland and Mt Aspiring National Parks. Lower South Island fly fishing road trips connecting Queenstown and Wanaka to Dunedin. Dunedin- and Queenstown-based day trips to the Mataura River and other Otago and Southland streams. All-inclusive packages available. Corporate inquiries welcome. Quality gear and professional photography.

Fly fish in New Zealand with Derek Grzelewski, the author of internationally acclaimed books THE TROUT DIARIES and THE TROUT BOHEMIA. We offer custom-made itineraries for discerning fly fishers. The level of your skills is less important than the flame of your passion. Join us if you'd like to pursue the best fly fishing in the world that is to be found in New Zealand. We are based in Wanaka and Queenstown but our fly fishing safaris and expeditions cover most of the New Zealand's South Island: backcountry, heli options, spring creeks, Southland hatches, big fish hunts. Twice a year - in summer and in winter - we also offer week-long hosted/guided fly fishing packages in Turangi, fishing the Taupo, Tongariro, Otamangakau and Whakapapa region. If you'd like to fly fish with Derek, and experience the magic of THE TROUT DIARIES and THE TROUT BOHEMIA, to meet the trout bohemian tribe and to chase hatches and the big fish with us, please visit the BOOKINGS page and use the enquiry form there.

Guided fishing, both boat and shore based. Fish for Brown and Rainbow Trout as well as Quinnat Salmon. Lake cruises, beach BBQ and picnics, bush walks and island visits. Equipment, Tuition and guiding included. Lake and island adventures.

If you're into fly fishing, spinning, trolling or drift fishing Queenstown Fishing has the means and the know how to get you onto the fish! Queenstown Fishing offers one of a kind boat and fishing charters or guided fly fishing experiences on the spectacular alpine lakes Wakatipu, Wanaka and Hawea plus the world renowned rivers of the Southern Lakes region, New Zealand. Hunting trips also available on request.