Based in Te Anau and Gore on New Zealand’s South Island, we offer guided NZ fly fishing trips for trout on the rivers of Fiordland and Southland. Day fishing trips and overnight adventures can be arranged to suit your schedule and experience level.
Enjoy some of the best trout fishing in New Zealand, including in Gore, widely known as the Brown Trout Fishing Capital of the World. Fly fishing in NZ is truly an unforgettable experience.
Guided Fly Fishing NZ
I’m Michael Vetters, a fly fishing guide based in Gore on the famous Mataura River, one of the world’s top trout fishing destinations. I’ve also expanded to Te Anau, giving clients access to a wider range of stunning rivers and waterways across Fiordland and Southland. Fly fishing NZ locations provide some of the most picturesque spots you can find.
Fly fishing amid New Zealand’s pristine native bush is both exhilarating and rewarding. I’ll guide you to the best spots, whether it’s the Mataura, Oreti, Pomahaka, or backcountry rivers like the Mararoa, Waikaia, Whitestone, Eglinton, Hollyford, and Waiau. My aim is to make every trip enjoyable, productive, and unforgettable.
The Mataura River can be challenging, especially when matching the hatch, but wild brown trout respond eagerly to mayfly, midge, and evening caddis hatches. Even on tricky days, I’ll help you turn the challenge into a memorable adventure.
Sight fishing in crystal-clear backcountry rivers is a thrill, particularly in summer, while spring creeks offer the perfect test for precision casting and long leaders. Fly fishing in NZ, combined with local knowledge and guidance, make it an unmatched experience you’ll cherish.
New Zealand Trout Fishing
Prices & Bookings
I recommend that you book as far ahead as possible in order to secure your preferred dates. To confirm bookings a 33% non-refundable deposit is required. This is to make a solid commitment and the balance payable on the guiding day. Please email me with your preferred dates and I will contact you to confirm and arrange for any payment.
South Island Fly Fishing Prices
(quoted in NZ$, subject to change)
NZD$800 one-person full day NZD$850 two people – 2 people max
Over-night camping trips are an extra NZD$150 per person per night, staying in tents or huts, depending on the situation. Package trips can be arranged.
*Note: This does not include the cost of your fishing license.
Multi day discounts for more than 3 days – for any information please contact me today.
A standard day is pick at 7:30 am and drop off at 4 pm
New Zealand Trout Fishing Season
The fishing season runs from 1 October to 30 April, offering ideal conditions during the warmer summer months to land the perfect catch. However, on the Mataura River, you can continue fishing south of the Gore traffic bridge until 31 May.
Cancellations
Due to New Zealand’s sometimes harsh climate there may be a time when, for safety reasons, fly fishing is not possible. If such a day does occur, then that day’s deposit will be refunded.
