The 8 Best Fishing Trips in New Zealand

1.3-Hour Fishing Charter Experience at Franz Josef Glacier

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

Fish Lake Mapourika for trout and salmon beneath ancient kahikatea trees on a covered three-hour charter from Franz Josef.

“"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 a three-hour Lake Wanaka charter with local guide Ash, mountain views, gear included, and free cancellation.

“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

Fish for trout and salmon on Lake Wānaka with expert skipper Oliver, quality gear, small groups, alpine views, snacks, and catch processing.

“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

Catch large trout and salmon on a two-hour guided Lake Tekapo Canal fishing tour with gear, license, shuttle, and expert local help.

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

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5.Lake Wakatipu Queenstown: 3 Hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $235

Fish for trout and salmon on a quiet Lake Wakatipu boat trip with mountain views, expert guidance, gear, snacks, and catch preparation.

“Great boat and captain. Almost exclusive access to the lake. Nice trolling for brown and rainbow trout. Might catch salmon. Great experience.”

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6.Lake Wānaka: 3 hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $227

Fish for trout and salmon on Lake Wānaka with expert skipper Olly, premium gear, alpine views, snacks, and a three-hour small-group boat trip.

“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.”

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7.Twilight Fishing Charter 5pm – 9:30pm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 4h 30m · from $40Best value

Review the Auckland Twilight Fishing Charter: catch snapper and kahawai, enjoy Hauraki Gulf views, and get practical advice on rods, bait, and value.

“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.”

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8.Lake Wakatipu: 3 Hour Fishing Adventure by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $227

Fish for trout and salmon on a quiet three-hour Lake Wakatipu boat trip with expert guidance, alpine views, premium gear, and a packed catch.

“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 .”

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