Try saltwater fly fishing for kingfish on the tidal sandflats in golden bay. Advanced bookings are essential to ensure that you secure your opportunity to experience worldclass fly fishing in new zealand, and to avoid the disappointment of guide unavailability. Im an exmember of the new zealand professional fishing guides association 17 years, with 30. Teach you how or enhance your ability to read water and spot fish. Although jake was booked up on the only day i could go out fishing in the wanaka area, he sent me out with an excellent guide named paul, who was by far the best guide ive ever fished with anywhere in the world. For the worlds best sighted trout fishery at your doorstep, fly fishing in new zealand, experienced local guides, and incredible hospitality enquire today. The backcountry action adventure focuses on the types of water which you would likely see featured in the top fly fishing magazines and which truly represent what is the essence of fly fishing new zealands south island. Nov, 2015 trout and perch fishing south island, new zealand duration. For more information, see the south island fishing regulations. I honestly believe that in order to find such fishing it is necessary to travel by foot, independently and probably solo. Not forgetting the larger than average size by world standards. Fly fishing new zealands north island off the beaten path. Toss in the much loved tongariro river, where it all began over 100 years ago, and youve found the perfect spot for a fly fishing getaway.
This does not include a new zealand fishing license. Undoubtedly fly fishing for the wild brown and rainbow trout of new zealands south island is challenging yet incredibly rewarding. Farther south, the waitaki and rangitata rivers have landed chinook salmon of 15 kilograms 33 lb. October spring weather throughout new zealand, but still cool. Southern rivers fly fishing south island new zealand. Big trout are part of the mystic of coming on a fly fishing expedition in the south island of new zealand. Casey took my hubby and son for their first fly fishing experience, and i am.
Many of the big trout that are caught during fly fishing expeditions each year in nz are caught using sight fishing techniques where the angler is more of a hunter than fisher. In the south island saltwater fly fishing has been virtually untapped until. Saltwater fishing in nz new zealand fishing lodges. Fishing tours in new zealand new zealand fly fishing guide. South island fishing attractions attract anglers of all levels of skill and experience. For help in planning a new zealand fishing holiday from north america, contact the best of new zealand adventure travel, 2817 wilshire blvd.
Information on fly fishing new zealands south island. Cedar lodge is located on new zealand s south island, about 90 minutes northeast of the resort community of queenstown. All your questions about fly fishing the south island of new zealand will be answered and the process of planning your trip made seamless. However, if youre looking to get some unmatched freshwater fishing at high altitudes, then youll definitely need to head on south because thats where. It offers anglers the key to finding and fishing some of the best trout waters, covering over 115 fishing spots on 37 rivers and lakes. All transport, accommodation, food, guiding and flies are provided. South island adventure fly fishing christchurch 2020. These rivers and lakes boast some of the best dry fly and sight fishing in the world. New zealand trout adventures new zealand fly fishing guide. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. The backcountry action adventure focuses on the types of water which you would likely see featured in the top fly fishing magazines and which truly represent what is the essence of fly fishing new zealand s south island. The south island contains a variety of fishing experiences and the standout areas are nelson, canterbury, west coast and the lower south island. Get the most from your precious time in this fly fishing paradise that surrounds wanaka and the south island.
North island fishing spots may include river fishing, freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing and big game fishing. The marlborough sounds forms the jagged northeastern coastline of the south island and is a magical place of deep sounds and denselyforested hillsides that drop sharply to the sea. These are true professionals and totally committed to ensure that all anglers get the most out of the weeks fishing trip. Name country of residence date of birth and added to your daily rate or easily purchased online under the new zealand fish and game. Christchurchknown as the garden cityis the largest city in the south island. This is the landscape that made new zealand famous for its sight fishing techniques, where anglers stalk large fish and pray their first cast is true. In the west coast region, lake brunner is the most popular angling water in the region, with brown trout averaging 1.
Fishing season opens the 1st of october and closes the 30th of april. Guided fly fishing trips southern rivers fly fishing new. The outer sounds and cook strait areas are top fishing spots. Fly fishing in new zealand all essential information. Fly fishing the south island s remote rivers in fiordland and mt aspiring national parks, the wild west coast and the queenstownwanaka region can be an angling dream come true. Via wholesale rates we can save costs in addition to providing expertise from hundreds of trips. South island fishing charters, fishing spots, new zealand.
North island fishing charters, fishing spots and fishing trips directory, new zealand. The river fishing season varies slightly depending on which part of new zealand you are fishing in. The south island of new zealand has long been recognised as a leading destination for fly fishermen from around the world. Join a group fishing charter or explore great fishing spots yourself in the north island of new zealand. Welcome to bodhi trout home of world class fly fishing in new zealands south island all rivers hold both wild rainbow and wild brown trout. Book a guided experience guides in the queenstown, wanaka, southland or fiordland regions can help bring your fly fishing experience to life. Fly fishing nz south island backcountry action adventure. South island sea fishing solutions 114 downing street, christchurch, new zealand 8025 rated 3. South island fly fishing is all about sight fishing to large wild trout and the number of rivers to fish is truly amazing. Try saltwater flyfishing for kingfish on the tidal sandflats in golden bay. Salmon fishing in new zealand, tekapo hydro canals south of christchurch duration. Busch, tony trout fishing a guide to new zealands south. The area can easily be added to south island flyfishing road trips that include queenstown, wanaka and dunedin.
Join a group fishing charter or explore great fishing spots yourself in the south island of new zealand. Prices are current for the 20192020 fishing season and are listed in new zealand nz dollars. Here you will find every new zealand trout fishing book currently in print, with the best selection of current new zealand trout fishing books for sale in the world. New zealand national geographic adventure map by national geographic maps adventure map. His ability to spot fish is uncanny, as well as his talent in putting the angler in the best position to raise and hook fish, both essential skills in the uniquely demanding new zealand waters. It profiles what he regards as twenty of new zealands best trout fishing rivers and lakes. A qualified guide will do four high value things for you. Trout fishing south island new zealand coastal angler.
North island fishing attractions attract anglers of all levels of skill and experience. Busch, tony trout fishing a guide to new zealands south island. I have been fly fishing for trout in the south island of new zealand for a few years now with the gvffc boys. This region repeatedly records the most sunshine hours of all of new zealand, combined with the crystal clear waters and dozens of rivers and streams to choose from, the guided fly fishing experience offered from stonefly fishing lodge can be most memorable. Mark walters flyfishing tours south island new zealand. Both parks are world renown for holding large wild brown trout and offering both spectacular scenery and unbelievable fly fishing experiences. The north island of new zealand is the smaller of the two main islands and has both new zealands largest cityaucklandand new zealands capital citywellington. Most of the action is on the former, as only a third of the population actually lives on the south island. Click here to book now and fish with one of nelsons premiere fly fishing guides. New zealand has a great reputation for recreational fishing. The fishing style is sight fishing, and this is what new zealand fly fishing is all about and what makes it so special spotting fish and watching their every move as you tempt them with your fly. Cedar lodge is located on new zealands south island, about 90 minutes northeast of the resort community of queenstown. It offers anglers the key to finding and fishing some of the best trout.
While this search might take them all over the globe, new zealand is one of the rare places where an array of fly fishing experiences are available in an easytoaccess, californiasized chunk of land. New zealand the mecca of fly fishing the worlds best wild trout fishery. Some guides negotiate, especially if you book more than one day, they will also provide gear on. North island fishing charters and fishing spots attract anglers of all levels of skill and experience. This is the landscape that made new zealand famous for its sightfishing techniques, where. There is a great variety of water to be fished from lowland pastoral streams to boulder mountain streams. With this in mind, ron giles has written hooked on trout. This guide was originally and still is intended to be used by travelling anglers who wish get the best that new zealand has to offer in the way of trout fishing. Trout fishing a guide to new zealands south island by tony busch. Opening of fishing season in south westland and fiordland for searun trout. Fish and game otago has an excellent book, guide to trout fishing in otago, which covers 140 waters and gives information on access and methods. South island fishing charters and fishing spots attract anglers of all levels of skill and experience.
Sometime in 2007, after reading one too many fishpornladen features on trout fishing in new zealand, i cleared three weeks in february 2008 and bought a plane ticket. Eager anglers will come alive on a fishing oriented trip to new zealands north island. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The mackenzie basin central south island, offers a variety of fly fishing water, from fastflowing mountain rivers to gentle chalk stream type water southland includes rivers that are considered the trout fisher purists dream and certainly. New zealand trout fishing south island rivers and seasons.
Top 10 new zealand fishing charters for 2020 fishingbooker. This is not just fly fishing this is hunting trout and it will test your stalking and casting ability like never before. Allow kevin payne, a registered new zealand professional for fishing tours in new zealand to take you on a guided experience specializing in sighted flyfishing for wild brown and rainbow trout. While the fish are very wary and difficult to catch, youll be rewarded with plenty of adrenaline rushes and memories that last a lifetime. North island fishing charters, fishing spots, new zealand. It features 23 of the best trout fishing waters in the south island of new zealand. Take a look at our north island of new zealand fly fishing itinerary.
Guided fly fishing for large, wild brown trout is done on a daily basis in a variety of locations. A little further north, towards twizel and tekapo, is the tekapo river. 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. Sight fishing is almost 90 percent of trout fishing in new zealand, and lets face it, youre going because you want a shot at truly big fish in gin clear water, 2. We specialise in close quarters sight fishing to mediumlarge brown and rainbow trout in beautifully scenic river, stream and stillwater locations throughout the canterbury and westland regions of. One could easily spend a life time exploring it all. Fly fishing with new zealand trout adventures in nzs most spectacular rivers and. Travelling by vehicle or helicopter, ensures an exciting day in beautiful remote scenery, and with every opportunity to outwit the smart new zealand brown trout and to capture it on camera. The best new zealand fly fishing guides for the lower south island queenstown, dunedin, wanaka, gore, and te anauotago, southland, fiordland and.
Jakes planning of the trip made it possible to pack a number of experiences into our short 5 day trip that included such things as fly fishing, boat fishing, hunting, and. Many readers have asked when is the south island book coming out. New zealand trout fishing season calendar best of nz fly. Stud is extremely knowledgeable and has such great experience of the region to ensure we had a great trip and caught loads of fish, definitely recommend to anyone wanting the best fishing trip in queenstown stu was a great host and guide and provided us with lots of background on fishing in lake wakatipu and other things. This small country is renowned for its superior fly fishing opportunities, and while you could never hit every hot fishing spot on the north and south islands on one trip nor even on the north island alone you can surely get started with some of the best. South island fly fishing wild trout fishing tourism new zealand. Rivers and seasons stonefly lodge is centrally located between kahurangi national park and nelson lakes national park covering the northwest corner of the south island of new zealand. Im an exmember of the new zealand professional fishing guides association 17 years, with 30 years experience stalking brown and rainbow trout. After three trips, which were more than 80 percent were. If your going fly fishing in new zealand dont hestitate to buy this book. South island fishing charters, fishing spots and fishing trips directory, new zealand. Information about new zealand fly fishing, courtesy of queenstown new zealand fly fishing guide casey cravens.
The climate, without the harsh winters, conveniently lengthens the fly fishing season making october and april better fishing months than further south. Two large islands make up what we know as new zealand north and south island. Owen river lodge, new zealands finest 5 star rated luxury, specialist fly fishing lodge, located near murchison on the south island of new zealand. No matter what kind of trout water you like best, youll be able to find it in the south island.
At south island adventure fly fishing we aim to provide the client with the fly fishing trip of a lifetime. Anglers world game fishing new zealand south island. Fly fishing expeditions new zealand nz fly fishing. Opening of fishing season for streams and rivers in most districts. Lake benmore is particularly interesting because it has one of the densest salmonid populations of any new zealand lake. If you are looking for an unforgettable fishing holiday in new zealand, you will love the beautiful central south island. The best fly fishing in new zealand fishingbooker blog.
Download our latest brochure, or contact us to plan and book your new zealand. In our area at the top of the south island, the season opens on 1 october and ends on 30 april, so fishing starts in spring, moves to summer and ends in autumnfall. I honestly believe that in order to find such fishing it is necessary to travel by foot, independently and probably. Guide jake at southern rivers fly fishing has vast local knowledge of the lower south island rivers and lakes. One of those features was dubbed, do it yourself, something or other. Brown and rainbow trout were first introduced to new zealand water in the late 19th century. North island fly fishing trout fishing tourism new zealand. Click here to understand why booking your trip through our services will not cost you more. John kent, author of the successful companion volume, the north island trout fishing guide, draws on over 40 years trout fishing experience and a lifelong enthusiasm for new zealands back country and high country fishing areas to provide an unparalleled guide for local and visiting anglers alike.
Wanaka fishing trips drift fishing fly fishing in wanaka. The north island of new zealand is covered with many great fishing rivers, streams and lakes. Fly fishing the south islands remote rivers in fiordland and mt aspiring national parks, the wild west coast and the queenstownwanaka region can be an angling dream come true. South island fly fishing wild trout fishing new zealand. Dec 01, 2003 if your going fly fishing in new zealand dont hestitate to buy this book. Download our latest brochure, or contact us to plan and book your new zealand fly fishing adventure.
Lower south island fly fishing and angling new zealand. Go fresh water fly fishing in the south island of new zealand. At the top of the south island, we find the motueka river. They can be organized by us with the help of some info from you i. When travelling to new zealand for your dream fly fishing adventure dont leave things to chance. South island fishing spots may include river fishing, freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing and big game fishing. If you are interested in fly fishing in new zealand, this is the ebook you have been waiting for. New zealand trout fishing season calendar best of nz fly fishing. New zealand fly fishing new zealand fishing lodges. Includes details on the south islands five distinct geographical zones, including rainbow river, lake wanaka and hawea river, queenstown and lake wakatipu, and the alexandra reservoirs as well as maps for the best fishing spots in the south island, including five new waterways and information on licenses and regulations, fishing etiquette, water safety, and clothing.
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