Fishing Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea offers another side of the Southern Lakes experience. Both lakes hold wild brown trout, rainbow trout and landlocked Chinook salmon, surrounded by high-country scenery, remote shorelines and deep alpine water. Depending on the season and conditions, fishing methods may include trolling, spinning, softbaiting and selected fly-fishing techniques. Queenstown Fishing’s ...

Technical sight fishing in Queenstown is one of the most challenging and rewarding ways to target wild New Zealand trout. Rather than covering water with repeated blind casts, sight fishing begins by finding an individual fish, studying its behaviour and planning the best possible presentation. Sometimes the trout is clearly visible. At other times, the ...

Heli fishing in Queenstown combines remote backcountry rivers, private professional guiding and an unforgettable helicopter journey across New Zealand’s alpine landscape. Instead of spending hours driving and walking to reach the water, a helicopter can transport anglers beyond the road and closer to carefully selected fishing locations. For visiting anglers, heli fishing provides an opportunity ...

Looking for a fun family activity in Queenstown that gets the kids outdoors and away from the crowds? A fishing trip on Lake Wakatipu is an easy way for families to experience Queenstown’s scenery, learn something new and share the excitement of catching a trout or salmon. No previous fishing experience is required. We provide ...

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 worldwide for mountains, lakes and adventure, but it is also an exceptional base for exploring some of New Zealand’s finest fly-fishing country. From clear sight-fishing rivers and remote backcountry streams to 4WD adventures, alpine-lake drift-boat trips and helicopter access, the wider Queenstown region offers options for complete beginners and experienced anglers. Queenstown ...

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 — ...