Fishing trips · NEW ZEALAND
The 12 best new zealand fishing trips you can book today, with the price of a seat, how long you are on the water and what the boat supplies. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend three peaceful hours fishing Lake Mapourika from a fully covered boat with guide Joe or another local skipper. Gear, warm refreshments, and a toilet are provided. No experience is needed, and you may keep a legal trout or wild salmon when the season allows.
“Very friendly and entertaining guide that knew all the good spots for the best chance of catching fish and we did!”
Spend three hours fishing Lake Wanaka with local guide Ash, who provides a boat, rods, and practical help with fish behavior and fishing depths. Target brown and rainbow trout, and perhaps salmon, while enjoying Southern Alps scenery and a calm lake setting. Pickup is offered, and the trip returns to its starting point.
“Amazing experience! Ash was very knowledgeable, patient and personable. We caught 3 large trout and the other group of 2 (who shared the boat) caught another 2 trout. There were enough rods for all 4 of us and Ash taught us how to use Read more”
Join Ollie or Oliver from Catch a Fish for a three-hour Lake Wānaka charter from Wānaka Marina. You’ll fish for rainbow and brown trout and salmon using trolling and downrigging, with quality gear, snacks, drinks, and room for up to six people. The quiet electric motor keeps the ride calm beneath Roys Peak, Mount Aspiring, and Treble Cone.
“Oliver is a Great skipper with a Top water riding boat in a Stabicraft.”
Join guide Tim for two hours of guided fishing in the clear Lake Tekapo Canal, where brown trout, rainbow trout, and Chinook salmon are common targets. Your small group, limited to four people, receives all equipment, a fishing license, warm down jackets, and a shuttle between the Kiwi Treasures post office, the office, and the canal. Different techniques and up to three fishing spots keep the outing active.
“Guide had a lot of knowledge that he was happy to share with us. Only disappointing thing was the conditions made it impossible to try fly fishing.”
Join skipper Olly, and possibly Sanne, for a three-hour Lake Wakatipu fishing trip from Frankton Marina. Fish for brown and rainbow trout, with salmon also possible, using quality gear and downriggers. The electric motor keeps the ride quiet, while small groups of up to six allow plenty of personal help. Snacks, drinks, and catch cleaning are included.
“Great boat and captain. Almost exclusive access to the lake. Nice trolling for brown and rainbow trout. Might catch salmon. Great experience.”
Join skipper Olli or Olly for a three-hour Lake Wānaka fishing trip limited to six people. You will troll for trout and salmon with quality gear and downriggers, enjoy views of Roys Peak and Mount Aspiring, and keep your catch within local limits. Morning and afternoon departures run year-round, with summer evening trips also available.
“Pratiquée avec mon fils de 15 ans, nous avons passé 3h sur le lac de Queenstown. le skipper a été fantastique. le bateau tres bien équipé. nous avons fait une belle pêche. et dégusté nos prises le soir même.”
Join The Red Boats Auckland for a 5pm to 9:30pm fishing charter in the Hauraki Gulf. You’ll target snapper, kahawai, gurnard, and other local fish with help from an English-speaking crew. Rod hire is available for $20 per person, and you should bring bait, dinner, drinks, and a chilly bin.
“The Captain and crew were great, knew the best spot, we caught so many we lost count. Just make sure you take about 3-4 kg of bait, we ran out of bait.”
Join Catch a Fish for three hours on Lake Wakatipu, targeting trout and salmon with premium gear and downriggers. Your experienced skipper guides a small group of up to six from a quiet electric-powered boat, with views of The Remarkables, Cecil Peak, and Walter Peak. You can keep, clean, and vacuum-pack your catch within local limits.
“Great morning out ticking off a couple of bucket list fish on a very nice boat with good gear and an excellent skipper Thank you .”
Meet the Red Boats crew at Z Pier Westhaven Marina for a 7 am to 4 pm fishing trip across Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf. You can target snapper, kahawai, gurnard, and other local fish while taking in broad coastal views. Bring lunch, drinks, bait, and a chilly bin. Rod hire is available for $20 per person.
“Great day! Enjoyed fishing, weather was great, and the captain was a lovely gent! Just note there is no bait or fishing tackle supplied with this charter unless you pay an extra fee to borrow tackle, which we gladly did.. but the bait was way trickier. So for others that may struggle as we did, most petrol stations around there carry bait. We bought pilchard and others had squid. Both worked well!”
Join Ollie and a small group of up to six people for six hours of trout and salmon fishing on Lake Wakatipu. You’ll try trolling, harling, spinning, jigging, and downriggers from a quiet electric-powered boat, with gear, snacks, drinks, and catch cleaning included. Lunch and a fishing license cost extra.
“5/5. Amazing experience, worth every cent, spectacular scenery, great fishing. Olly put us on the fish, making sure everyone had the best day possible.”
Join skipper Ollie for a six-hour Lake Hāwea fishing charter from the boat ramp near Wanaka. You’ll use trolling, spinning, jigging, harling, and downrigging to target trout and salmon, with gear, snacks, drinks, and catch cleaning included. The boat carries a maximum of six people.
“Best fishing trip ever! Beautiful lake with big trout and a wonderful guide. Caught some big rainbow trouts and some salmon.”
Meet your skipper at Wanaka Marina for a private three-hour fishing trip on Lake Wānaka. All equipment is supplied, and your group of up to five can fish for brown and rainbow trout while taking in the Southern Alps. The trip returns to the marina and suits both keen anglers and beginners.
“Such a great trip. The lake is absolutely gorgeous and catching rainbow trout was a huge bonus!!! Highly recommend!!!”
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