Fly Fishing

Fly fishing in New Zealand is a world-class experience, famous for gin-clear waters and massive, wary wild brown and rainbow trout. It is sight fishing at its finest on rivers and streams in pristine environments that are remarkably unspoiled. This is Walk and Wade fishing with an emphasis on quality over quantity, where anglers spend the day stalking the riverbanks, visually locating specific brown or rainbow trout and making accurate presentations to entice them to accept your offering. The thrill of the stalk, a carefully planned approach and required execution is something every fly angling enthusiast needs to experience. It is the pinnacle of fly fishing for trout.

The fishing occurs throughout New Zealand, from easily accessible river mouths to remote, rugged backcountry streams and everything in between. It has become a bucket list destination for fly anglers worldwide and once visiting you quickly realise how easy the travel to and around New Zealand actually is.

Look for both the WALK AND WADE FISHING and FLY FISHING icons listed under individual guide profiles in the Guide Directory to find a guide that specialises in Fly Fishing.