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

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.

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.

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.

Catch your very own Chinook salmon from our spring fed lakes then relax or explore while our team prepare it for you. Our heated courtyard serves tasting platters, sharing plates and has something for everything. Sample local wine and beer from around the region, or simply enjoy a coffee.

Personalise your travel to New Zealand and the South Island through the professional and reliable consultants at The New Zealand Adventure Company. Experience parts of New Zealand that many rarely travel. The New Zealand Adventure Company will enhance your New Zealand wilderness travel whatever your budget, whilst making sure that every opportunity for a truly unique New Zealand adventure is found. Choose from one of our pre packaged experiences or have us customise your personal experience in the South Island of New Zealand.

Traveltruly is here to make travelling, fishing and exploring New Zealand more authentic and memorable by providing personally curated trips, packages and itineraries that are customised to your needs and budget Your guide,Matt Butler, is a passionate, energetic fly fishing and travel guide based out of Wanaka, New Zealand. Originally from the Central North Island, Matt moved south to immerse himself in the incredible Fly Fishing and diversity that the South Island has to offer and spends most of his time exploring the numerous waters and attractions that the amazing landscape has to offer. Matt is also a member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association and is therefore equipped with all the necessary permits and safety requirements to guide on all waters throughout the country. Matt can create unique trips that will give you the most genuine experience you can dream of, getting you to those special waters and helping you discover the special places our country has to offer. What to expect: New Zealand we focus on making the most of the abundant clear water and sight-fishing for trout, casting once a fish is spotted, which is more akin to ‘trout-hunting’. Sight fishing is not easy but the most rewarding of all and therefore I can introduce you to its main aspects and help you be confident and competent to catch that fish of a lifetime! We will target brown and rainbow trout with upstream dry fly and nymph methods, targeting feeding fish in clear water. Depending on weather and conditions we may visit different rivers and areas ranging from mountainous valleys surrounded by forest to vast tussock plains. All locations have spectacular landscape, beautiful water and stunning trout. Pricing Full day NZ$750 – $800 / 1 – 2 Anglers Half Day: NZ$450 – $500 / 1 – 2 Angler (3-4 hours fishing on local river) Rates include; Courtesy transport, lunch, snacks and drinks Fly rod, reel and line Flies, tippet and other consumables We generally wet-wade in NZ but if you prefer to wear waders they can be hired for an additional NZ$50 p/day