Full Day Guided Fly Fishing

Fiordland & Southland, New Zealand

FROM $1400 NZD - Click to Enquire

A full day with Chris is the complete Fiordland fly fishing experience. You'll fish seven to nine hours on water carefully chosen that morning based on conditions, season, and your skill level. From roadside streams to remote backcountry rivers tucked into the heart of the National Park — every day is different, and every day is planned around putting you in front of the best fishing available.

This is the trip that experienced international anglers travel to New Zealand for.

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off from your Te Anau accommodation (or as arranged)

• Snacks, water, and a freshly prepared lunch served streamside

• Flies, local knowledge, and one-on-one coaching and instruction throughout the day

• Access to Chris's full gear inventory including rods, reels, waders, and boots (gear hire fee applies — see below)

• A day you will talk about for years

The Day

Pick-up from 8:00–8:30am. Drive time to your river of the day is 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on conditions — Chris decides which location based on his knowledge of local weather conditions. You'll arrive, rig up, and Chris will walk you through the plan for the day.

Fiordland fly fishing is almost entirely designed around sight fishing — spotting fish in clear water and presenting a fly to a specific target. It requires patience and technique. Chris will coach you through it regardless of your experience level, but the reward when it comes together is unlike anything else in the sport.

Lunch is taken streamside, wherever the day finds you.

Return to Te Anau by approximately 5:30–6:30pm.

Pricing

Full Day Guided Wading — from NZD $1,400 per day (1 angler) Two anglers available by arrangement — enquire for pricing.

Rates include GST. Rates do not include NZ fishing licence, helicopter fees, or gratuities.

Waders & boots: NZD $50 hire fee per day if required. Please advise at booking.

Note: New Zealand has a strict No Felt Sole policy. All wading footwear brought from overseas must be declared at customs.

Experience Levels

Chris guides anglers at every level:

• Newcomers — Full introduction to the cast, the approach, reading water, and presenting a fly. You will fish.

• Intermediate anglers — Refine your technique, improve accuracy, and learn how New Zealand conditions differ from home.

• Experienced anglers — Chris puts you straight onto the best water. He steps back and lets you fish, coaching only when it helps.

Booking

A 30% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your date. Full payment is required 14 days before your trip.

Chris guides a maximum of 2 anglers per day. Popular dates — particularly December through February — book months in advance. International visitors are encouraged to secure dates before finalising travel plans.