Lake Fishing Experience - Queenstown Fishing

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3 hour Lake Wakatipu Fishing Experience

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Highlights

Cruise the beautiful Lake Wakatipu
Learn new skills & become a better fisherman / fisherwoman
Local knowledge of target fishing spots
Friendly and experienced fishing guides

Description

Experience the beauty of Lake Wakatipu but not just the top, what’s underneath the water. This self sustaining deep lake surrounded by awesome mountains ranges is fed by a number of rivers, try your luck at catching one of the trout or salmon species of fish that can be found in Lake Wakatipu.

With your highly experienced and friendly fisherman guide this is your chance to learn new lessons in fishing, upskill yourself and become a better fisherman / fisherwoman. A small group of people ensure that this experience is bespoke and personal. Cruise the beautiful Lake Wakatipu, share laughs and newly found skills with fellow fishing enthusiasts. A lot can happen in 3 hours – and we are here to prove that, with local knowledge of ‘hot spot’ fishing areas our crew make for excellent fishing mentors.

Trip Includes

Fishing gear
Safety equipment
Snacks, refreshments
Safety and fishing training
Keep your fish (up to 6) depends on rivers and lakes chosen

Duration

3 hours

Departures

Departs 9:00 am & 1 pm
Departs Frankton Marina - opposite The Boat Shed Cafe, Sugar Lane, Queenstown
Please meet on the wharf beside the boat ramp.
Departs daily all year

Other Information

Child rates apply (6-12yrs)
Children under 6yrs travel free of charge
The fishing license is not included in the price and can be pre purchased onboard
Alcohol isn't available to purchase onboard - but feel free to bring your own (Please drink responsibly)
Lunch is not included
We recommend you bring a sun hat/cap & sunglasses and in winter warm gloves & a jacket
We promote catch and release
3 Hour Lake Fishing Experience is subject to a minimum of 2 adults or equivalent value to confirm, 4 passengers on NZ public holidays. If you have booked for one person you may be waitlisted, please call the night before to confirm your charter is going ahead
Capacity: 6 Adults (mixed groups) per boat

Normal Retail Prices

Adult: NZD$345.00
Child (6-12yrs): NZD$175.00

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Very professional. We had a great time on our fishing tour

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We had a great time on our small group fishing tour. Simon took us to a number of locations and gave us tips on fishing ( I was a learner) unfortunately we didn’t catch anything but would still recommend the your tour to others.

Reviewed 19-Feb-2025

Hi there, is there a toilet of some sort on board?

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Queenstown Fishing Charters Vessel in Queenstown does have an operating toilet on board!

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 16th Feb 25 at 09:28

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Hi there, I am interested in a fishing experience mainly for my son who is 11 years old. I'd like to fish in still waters (i.e. avoiding deep sea fishing). Is there anything suitable for kids?

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Queenstown is hidden in the mountains so no deep sea fishing around here! This lake fishing experience goes out onto beautiful Lake Whakatipu and is definitely suitable for kids 😄

Comment by: Everything NZ (Kiani) on 10th Sep 24 at 09:08

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Is it possible for 6 adults and one 2-year baby on a boat

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It is absolutely possible to have your 2 year old onboard, you would need to do a Private Fishing Experience. This means that you have the entire Boat to yourselves!

Comment by: Everything Travel Group on 17th Aug 24 at 13:40

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Hi,
Could you please provide the link for purchasing a Non-Resident 1 day fishing license for our overseas guests.

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The Lake Fishing Expereinc in Queesntown requires a fishing license.The fishing license is not included in the price and can be pre purchased onboard on the day.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 23rd Jul 24 at 19:59

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Gday just wondering what sort of fishing fly? Lure or bait fishing? Thanks

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Hiya Fairlie, I hope you are well. Thanks so much for your question regarding the Lake Fishing Experience - Queenstown Fishing - Fly Fishing trip. For this trip they actually use neither of those methods, they use what is called an imitation insect instead, they come in all sorts of varieties and colours, some are small and large and some will sit on the top and others along the bottom, it would depend on which fish we are looking to catch as to which one will be suitable.

Comment by: Everything Queenstown on 5th Dec 23 at 16:32

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Can i book a spot without fishing? I would like to join my husband on the boat, but not fish. If so, price?

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Thank you for your question, yes you are able to join the Queenstown Fishing Tour, this would be on a stand-by basis the cost for this would be $165.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Kate) on 8th Nov 23 at 13:28

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Do we keep our catch?

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You are able to take your catch home with you at the end of the day!

Comment by: Everything Travel Group on 30th Jul 23 at 18:30

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Hello, how much is the fishing licence on the boat ?

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Fishing licenses are an additional $21 NZD on the day.

Comment by: Everything Travel Group on 30th Jul 23 at 18:29

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