4 New Zealand Fishing Trips to Plan a Trip Around

1.3-Hour Fishing Charter Experience at Franz Josef Glacier

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

Review of the 3-hour Lake Mapourika fishing charter near Franz Josef, with trout, salmon, forest views, gear, pricing, and practical tips.

“"Fishing" on a dead lake. Tour guides spent most of their time talking to each other about thier travels and plans. Knew from the minute we got on the boat they had t caught a fish in weeks or months. By the end of it no one even bothered watching the lines for well over an hour plus. There is a reason they are the only boat on the lake...”

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2.3 Hour in Wanaka Fishing Charters

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

Fish for trout and salmon on Lake Wanaka with an experienced local guide, mountain views, included rods, and flexible weather cancellation.

“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”

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3.Lake Wānaka: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

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

Fish for trout and salmon on Lake Wānaka with expert guidance, quality gear, alpine views, snacks, and a small six-person group.

“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

Review of Lake Tekapo Fishing Tour, a small-group canal trip with trout, salmon, gear, license, shuttle, and expert guidance.

“Excellent staff very helpful and friendly could not be any better great experience fully recommend”

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