Southland NZ fly fishing guide based in Te Anau & Gore, New Zealand
Trout fishing trips in local South Island rivers, day trips and overnight trips can be arranged to most rivers in Fiordland and Southland.
South Island Trout Fishing
Gore – The Brown Trout Capital of the World!
I’m Michael Vetters, a fly fishing guide with a base in Te Anau, the gateway to Fiordland and also maintaining a base in Gore, on the banks of the Mataura River and in one of the world’s best trout fishing areas.
I’ve recently set up a base in Te Anau to bring you, my valued clients, a wider range of unique water ways to fish.
I have extensive knowledge of most rivers in Southland and of the surrounding regions. Many rivers are close by, such as the Mararoa, Waikaia, Whitestone, Eglinton, Hollyford and the Waiau to name a few with my personal favourites being the Mataura, Oreti and Pomahaka rivers.
Fiordland has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world and fly fishing amongst the unspoiled native New Zealand bush can be an exhilarating and rewarding experience second to none!
I hope I will be able to help you enjoy fly fishing in this beautiful part of New Zealand.
With my experience and determination to find the best fishing New Zealand has to offer, I will guide you to the best spots both Fiordland and Southland have to offer!
I will PERSONALLY guide you so that I can guarantee a top quality service.
Matching the hatch on the famous Mataura River can be challenging to say the least, and for this you can’t beat the knowledge of a true local guide. The selective feeding wild brown trout rise readily to the day time mayfly, midge and evening caddis hatches. However, the Mataura river, although sometimes frustrating, can offer a most enjoyable days fishing and I will show you how to leave with a smile on your face.
Sight fishing for wild rainbow and brown trout in the gin clear backcountry rivers can be an exhilarating experience during summer. Spring creeks offer even more of a challenge with accurate casting and very long leaders required for success.
Southland NZ Trout Fishing Trips
Prices & Bookings
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 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
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.
