Best Place to Find Trout and Salmon Around Lake Wakatipu

Beautiful Lake Wakatipu is surrounded by some of the best scenery in New Zealand. Lake Wakatipu fishing offers a unique chance to experience the rugged natural beauty of the Southern Lakes region while you catch salmon and trout. Queenstown Fishing experts will be your guides to the best fishing spots in Lake Wakatipu. We’ll show ...

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Should You Take Your Company on a Private Fishing Charter?

It should come as no surprise that companies function at their best when employees are happy and willing to work as a team. Private fishing charters are great for boosting employee morale, promoting teamwork and communication, and injecting fun into the hectic modern workplace. Taking your team on a private charter will give you the ...

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Fly Fishing Checklist for a Perfect Getaway

It’s past time for that perfect fishing trip! Queenstown Fishing guides are the experts in all the best hotspots, whether you’re looking for lake or river fishing, spin or fly fishing, basic gear or high-tech gadgetry. Whatever your experience level, Queenstown Fishing will be your guide to where the fish are biting, the water is ...

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Learn the Basics of Trolling with Downriggers

Downrigger trolling is the best way to reach new depths and consistently land that perfect fish when you want to step up your fishing game. There’s no such thing as “bad fishing” when you’re out on the water and you’ve got lines out, but if you’ve never tried the downrigger fishing style, now is the ...

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Do I Need to Bring Anything While Spin Fishing for Trout?

Freshwater fishing with soft baits has grown more popular over the last few years. River fishing with a rod and reel is one of the best ways to enjoy this fantastic pursuit, whether you’re an experienced angler or just starting. Nothing says “Good times,” like grabbing your spin fishing gear, your friends and family, some ...

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What Kind of Rod Do I Need to Fly Fish?

At Queenstown Fishing, fly fishing is more than just a hobby. It’s a way of life! We know you love it, too: Being out there on the water Casting your line Hooking a big trout Hauling it all home The Southern Lakes region offers some of the most stunning scenery to be found anywhere in ...

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How to Fly Fish for Beginners?

Fly fishing is one of the best ways to enjoy the great outdoors. At Queenstown Fishing, we love to go out on the water every day. To us, it’s more than just a hobby; it’s a passion, a way of life. You may see experienced anglers casting fly lines and wonder if this style of ...

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Where to Go Fishing in New Zealand?

New Zealand fishing is some of the best in the world. With the right guides to show you where to fish in beautiful settings like the alpine lakes and rivers of the Southern Islands, you can go from amateur to experienced angler in the course of an afternoon! Queenstown Fishing offers Lake Wakatipu fishing charters ...

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What Should I Bring When I Go Salmon Fishing?

Salmon fishing is fun for the entire family. New Zealand offers some of the world’s most scenic fishing spots, famous for its catches and rugged natural beauty. Hemmed in by mountains, the Southern Lakes region is full of rivers and creeks connecting to beautiful Lake Wakatipu and many of our favourite fishing spots. Queenstown Fishing ...

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The Many Reasons to Go Soft Bait Fishing

Anglers never need an excuse to go fishing, but there are always reasons to try one style over another. Maybe you just want to go on a quiet, affordable fishing trip with friends or family. If you’re on vacation or camping out, taking a boat to do some downrigger trolling might fit the bill. Or, ...

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