About us

Queenstown Fishing specializes in fly fishing, soft baiting, lake trolling, drift fishing, spin fishing and jigging.

Offering one of a kind boat and 4WD fishing experiences.

Your guides Trevor and Simon are a dynamic father and son team who between them have over 80 years fishing experience in the Southern Lakes Region.

Well known for their sense of fun and adventure, this duo are sure to meet your expectations with good times and a few laughs coupled with generous helpings of advice and pointers to ensure you leave with a smile and the best opportunity of a fish in hand!

Our crew

Fishing guide/ skipper

Simon Cruickshank

Simon has a strong passion for all types of fishing and hunting and loves nothing more than to be out on the water.

If he is not out on a charter then you will probably find him out on the river or at the coast fishing! Simon has over 30 years fishing experience in and around the Southland and Otago regions.

Registered member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association (NZPFGA).

Fishing guide/ skipper

Trevor Cruickshank

Trevor has over 50 years fishing experience in Queenstown and Otago areas.

Fulfill your dream and experience trout fishing in New Zealand’s adventure capital of the world with a professional guide.

Registered member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association (NZPFGA).

Our fleet

7.8M/26FT Searanger Alloy Hard Top

Nikita

6M/20FT Rayglass 620 Legend

Kathleen II

Clackacraft

Drift boat