The 4 New Zealand Fishing Trips That Earn a Whole Day

1.3-Hour Fishing Charter Experience at Franz Josef Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $139Our pick

Spend three quiet hours fishing Lake Mapourika from a fully covered boat with guide Joe and a maximum of 10 people. Gear, warm refreshments, and toilet facilities are provided. Troll, harl, or spin for trout and wild salmon while passing ancient kahikatea forest and listening for native birds.

“Very friendly and entertaining guide that knew all the good spots for the best chance of catching fish and we did!”

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2.3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $201Top rated

Spend about three hours fishing Lake Wanaka from a guided boat with Ash, also called Ashley in one booking detail. Equipment is provided, and you may target brown trout, rainbow trout, or salmon while enjoying Southern Alps scenery. The trip returns to its Wānaka meeting point.

“We had a great time. Ash is awesome, and we were able to catch our limit. I would definitely recommend.”

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3.Lake Wānaka: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $220

Join Ollie from Catch a Fish for a three-hour Lake Wānaka charter limited to six people. Use quality gear, trolling, and downriggers to target trout and salmon beneath Roys Peak, Mount Aspiring, and Treble Cone. Snacks, drinks, and catch cleaning are included.

“Oliver is a Great skipper with a Top water riding boat in a Stabicraft.”

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4.Lake Tekapo Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $196

Spend two hours fishing the clear Lake Tekapo Canal with guide Tim or another local expert. Learn practical techniques, use supplied gear, and fish up to three spots for brown trout, rainbow trout, and Chinook salmon. The tour includes a license, warm jacket, and shuttle.

“Tim our guide was super. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed our outing with him.”

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