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GUIDED FISHING
WITH FIORDLAND GUIDES - FLY FISHING GUIDES AND OUTFITTERS 
  • FLY FISHING WILDERNESS RIVERS
  • CATCH & RELEASE
  • PERSONAL SERVICE
  • TUITION FOR THE LESS EXPERIENCED
  • FISHING TACKLE SUPPLIED IF REQUIRED

wilderness fishingIf you are contemplating a fishing vacation to New Zealand, please contact us and we will share with you some time on the river amongst breath taking scenery, clear, clean water, and pure fresh air.

Who are we?
We are a licenced owner-operator guiding service. Our guiding licence permits us to guide on rivers and water ways in most regions of the South Island of New Zealand.

Where do we live?
In the southwest corner of the South Island of NEW ZEALAND in the tourist resort township of Te Anau, being the gateway to Milford Soundand a 2 hour drive south of Queenstown.

Our experience
Ron has been fly fishing for 30 years, and has fished many of the South Island rivers.
He made a career in conservation land management and spent 25 years as a National Park Ranger with 18 of those in Fiordland National Park.
Ron has an intimate knowledge of the rivers, mountains and forests, and because of his experience and knowledge, is currently a Search and Rescue advisor for the New Zealand Police Department.
Robynne has been involved with tourism for 40 years, and has hiked extensively throughout the South Island.
We both have an extensive knowledge of the natural and local history.

Where do we fish?
As we are based in Te Anau, most of our fishing is in the Fiordland and Southland regions, though we do travel further afield when required.
There are over forty rivers and streams within 1 hour 30 minutes travel of Te Anau. They vary from small spring fed streams to moderate sized rivers. These waters are all managed as a wild fishery.
The mountains of Fiordland are clothed in rich rain forest and here true wilderness fishing is as good as it gets. During settled weather, the rivers run clear, and large brown and rainbow trout can be seen cruising in deep pools.
Away from the mountains and forest, the rivers flow across farm land with an ever changing landscape. Access along the river banks is some what easier than in the mountains and good stocks of both brown and rainbow trout abound.
We operate modern equipment for access to the rivers and use only reputable licensed aircraft companies for heli-fishing.
 

 
 
What to bring:
You do not need to bring anything as we provide you with the following:
  • Quality fishing rods and tackle.
  • Hand tied flies.
  • Tuition for the less experienced including beginners.
  • Morning/afternoon tea and lunch, including hot or cold drinks.
wilderness fishingIf you prefer to use your favorite fishing tackle that is fine- many people do. We recommend a 9 foot 5 or 6 weight rod, a reel capable of holding plenty of backing (there are some big fish out here), and line in dark colour.
Dress code is very definitely casual, but more important is the fact that colours should be dull and of earth tonings to blend in with the local landscape. Our temperatures in the summer are between 16 and 25 degrees celcius (some days cooler and some warmer).
Water temperatures are generally cool and early in the season some waters may be as low as 8 or 9 degrees celcius climbing to 16 or 17 in mid summer. The option of waders is very much a personal choice and we recommend a light weight stocking foot with felt sole boot .
It is possible to purchase waders in New Zealand. Prices are from $NZ250.00 up to $NZ500.00.
An alternative to waders is to "wet wade", wearing shorts over polypropylene "Long Johns" and felt sole boots. This is a common method of wading in New Zealand.

Our Rates:

Full Day NZ$580.00 One or two people
Half Day NZ$320.00 One or two people
Part Day NZ$90.00 per hour for one or two people - Minimum of two hours
Overnight fishing with camp Daily rate of $580.00 for two people, plus $50.00 per person per night

This includes:

  • Vehicle transport from Te Anau.
  • Lunches, morning/afternoon tea.
  • All fishing tackle as required.
  • Food and camping equipment for overnight or longer.
Rates apply until 30 September 2004  

 
  All rates apply until 30 September 2004

For further information contact : 

Fiordland Guides Ltd.   
472 Te Anau Milford Highway PO Box 196
Te Anau.   
New Zealand  
Ph/Fax 64 3 249 7832.  

email: 
fiordlandguidesltd@nzsouth.co.nz
 
 
 
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