🎣 How to Book a Queenstown Fishing Charter Online | Step-by-Step
Thinking about booking a fishing adventure in Queenstown? Whether you’re planning a solo mission, a family day out, or a surprise gift for someone special — we’ve made the booking process super easy.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you lock in your perfect fishing trip with Queenstown Fishing. ✅
🧭 Step 1: Choose Your Experience
We offer a variety of fishing trips for all skill levels and group types. Explore your options on our Fishing Experiences page.
Here’s a quick summary:
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🎣 Shared Charters – 2 or 3 hour lake trips with others (great for solo travellers or small groups)
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🛥 Private Charters – 2, 3 or 6 hour lake trips, fully customisable for your group
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🚙 4WD Fly or Softbait Fishing – Remote river and lake access with expert guides (Oct–May)
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🛶 Drift Boat Fishing – Float down stunning Otago rivers in our purpose-built ClackaCraft (Oct–May)
🕓 Winter or summer, there’s always something biting.
💻 Step 2: Head to the Booking Page
Go to: Book a Queenstown Fishing Charter Online
This page is the easiest way to:
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See real-time availability
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Compare times and durations
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Book instantly with secure payment
📅 Step 3: Select Date & Time
Our online system shows all live availability.
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Pick your trip type
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Choose your preferred day
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Select a time slot (Morning, Afternoon, or Full Day options)
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Tap Book Now
If your ideal day isn’t showing, flick us a message — sometimes we can shuffle things around or add an extra guide.
👤 Step 4: Add Your Details
We just need a few quick things:
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Name & contact info
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Number of adults/children
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Any extras like BBQ hire or Cook Your Catch
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Optional notes like dietary needs or if you need a pickup
💳 Step 5: Confirm & Pay
Payments are processed securely online via credit/debit card. Once complete, you’ll receive:
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A confirmation email
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Exact meeting instructions
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What to bring (hint: sunglasses, camera, and a sense of adventure)
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book over the phone or email?
Absolutely! If you prefer to talk to a human, contact us directly — we’re happy to help.
Do I need a fishing licence?
Yes, a NZ Fish & Game licence is required for freshwater trips. We can sort this for you when booking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We’ll keep a close eye on the forecast. If it’s unsafe, we’ll either reschedule or refund.
Is gear included?
Yes, all lake fishing charters include rods and tackle. Fly/softbait gear hire is $95pp extra.
What’s the best trip for beginners?
The 2 or 3 Hour Shared Charter is ideal — relaxed, scenic and beginner-friendly.
📸 Pro Tip: Add-On Experiences
Make it even more memorable:
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🎣 Cook Your Catch – Have your trout or salmon filleted and cooked for you!
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🍖 BBQ Hire – Fire up lunch on the lake
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🧢 Gear Packs – Branded caps and T-shirts available at checkout
Ready to Book Your Spot?
👉 Click here to book online now
Or contact us for custom trips, stag dos, or gift vouchers.
explore. fish. repeat.
Let’s get you hooked on fishing in Queenstown. 🐟