Discover the quieter side of Lake Wakatipu and some of New Zealand’s most spectacular fishing country. 🎣 Fishing From Glenorchy? Absolutely. Most visitors know us for our departures from Queenstown, but many are surprised to learn that we can also operate fishing charters and guided river trips directly from Glenorchy on demand. Whether you’re staying ...

Most people know Glenorchy for its incredible scenery, world-class hiking and crystal-clear waters. But there’s another reason this small town at the head of Lake Wakatipu is making headlines around the world. 🌟 Tāhuna Glenorchy is now officially recognised as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. That puts Glenorchy among some of the most pristine night ...

If you’ve already booked your Queenstown winter holiday and you’re nervously refreshing the snow report every morning, don’t panic. The truth is, Queenstown is much more than just skiing. In fact, while everyone is waiting for the next snowfall, we’ve already started seeing winter bookings roll in from visitors looking for something different to do ...

Absolutely – and for many anglers, winter is actually one of the best times to fish in Queenstown. While most visitors think Queenstown is only about skiing during winter ⛷️, the lakes around Queenstown continue to produce excellent trout and salmon fishing right through the colder months. Add snow-covered mountains 🏔️, calm mornings, crystal-clear water, ...

Queenstown is known around the world for mountains, lakes, and adventure tourism – but for many anglers, it’s also one of the most spectacular fly fishing destinations in New Zealand. From crystal-clear rivers and remote backcountry streams to drift boat adventures and lake-edge trout fishing, the Queenstown region offers an incredible variety of fly fishing ...

If you’ve never been fishing before, Queenstown is actually one of the best places in New Zealand to start. You don’t need experience. You don’t need expensive gear. And you definitely don’t need to know how to cast like a pro. At Queenstown Fishing, many of our guests are complete beginners looking for a fun ...

There’s something pretty cool happening onboard this winter at Queenstown Fishing 👀 We’ve just started upgrading the boat with a new smart TV and sound setup, meaning guests can now: 🏉 Stream live sport 📱 Cast from Apple or Android devices 🎵 Play music playlists onboard 📺 Mirror screens straight to the TV 🍻 Kick ...

If you’ve ever been out fishing in Queenstown and thought, “there are fish here… but why won’t they eat?” You’re not alone 😅 Brown trout are one of the most intelligent, cautious, and adaptive freshwater fish in the world. And once you understand how they think and behave, everything changes. This isn’t just fishing… it’s ...

If you’re searching for salmon fishing in Queenstown, you’re in the right place. Lake Wakatipu is home to strong numbers of Chinook (King) Salmon, and when conditions line up, they offer some of the most exciting freshwater fishing in New Zealand. 🚤🔥 At Queenstown Fishing, we specialise in guided salmon fishing charters on Lake Wakatipu ...

🎣✨ 想在新西兰最美的湖泊中体验一次真正的钓鱼之旅吗？欢迎来到 Queenstown Fishing！我们是一家拥有超过30年历史的家族企业，由Cruickshank家族经营，致力于为您提供难忘的钓鱼体验，无论您是初学者还是经验丰富的钓鱼高手。 🎣✨ Want to experience an unforgettable fishing adventure on one of New Zealand’s most beautiful lakes? Welcome to Queenstown Fishing — a proudly family-run company with over 30 years on the water, founded by the Cruickshank family. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned angler, you’ll discover a whole new world ...

Queenstown – Where Golf Meets Great Fishing Few places in the world let you play a championship golf course in the morning and catch wild trout on a crystal-clear alpine lake in the afternoon. Queenstown is one of them. With world-class courses like Jack’s Point, Millbrook Resort, and Queenstown Golf Club sitting right beside some ...

New Zealand is world-famous for its crystal-clear rivers, trophy-sized trout, and breathtaking alpine scenery. Whether you’re casting dry flies to cruising browns in a high-country stream or stalking rainbows in the backcountry, fly fishing in New Zealand is an experience like no other. As a second-generation guiding family based in Queenstown, our team at Queenstown ...

Fly fishing in Queenstown is a bucket-list adventure for anglers from around the world. New Zealand is world-famous for its fly fishing, from the crystal-clear rivers of the South Island to the remote backcountry streams of the North. Queenstown sits right at the heart of it all — the perfect base to explore some of ...

We’ve done it again… again!! 🎉 We’re incredibly proud to share that Queenstown Fishing has been awarded the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award. Even better, this marks four years running that we’ve received this recognition from our guests and the Tripadvisor community. This award is given to businesses that consistently earn great reviews from travellers ...

Queenstown is world-famous for its adventure sports, but ask any local and they’ll tell you: some of the best adventures happen on the water. 🎣 Fishing in Queenstown has become a favourite for both Australians and New Zealanders, and for good reason. Whether you’re crossing the ditch for a long weekend or road-tripping from down ...

Most visitors come to Queenstown for skiing, bungy jumping, or jet boating — but did you know it’s also home to some of the best freshwater fishing adventures in New Zealand? 🎣 Whether you’re a first-time angler or a seasoned fisherman, here are 3 unique fishing experiences in Queenstown you probably didn’t know existed — ...

Only 7 more sleeps until opening day on the rivers!! Who’s getting excited?! 🙌 The start of river season is one of the best times of year in Queenstown — the trout are hungry, the rivers are fresh, and the adventures are endless. And what better way to celebrate than with a 4WD Fly Fishing ...

When it comes to freshwater fishing in Queenstown, no two anglers are the same. That’s why at Queenstown Fishing we specialise in creating bespoke fishing trips tailored to you — whether you’re after a quick taste of Kiwi fishing or the ultimate multi-day adventure. And with the biggest fishing fleet in Queenstown, we’ve got the ...

Most visitors know about the gondola 🚠, the jet boats 🚤, and the wineries 🍷… but almost no one knows about the underwater world right below Queenstown’s wharf. Hidden beneath the Main Town Pier is a unique attraction where you can come face to face with monster trout and other local wildlife. It used to ...

If you’ve never tried freshwater fishing before, spin and softbait fishing is the perfect place to start — and Queenstown is one of the most stunning places to do it. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing half-day in nature or want to feel the thrill of reeling in your first wild trout, this trip is ...