Page 6 of New Zealand Australia Fishing by Frontiers International Travel

page 5 new zealand fishing trophy trout fishing down under since the introduction of trout into new zealand in the late 1800s the country has emerged as a worldclass angling destination fishermen from all over the world have looked to new zealand as the mecca of fly fishing the world s best wild trophy trout fishery both the north and south islands offer some excellent stream fishing for brown trout and rainbows the majority of the rivers are known for their clarity and their reputation draws travelers from far and wide in search of monster trout there are also hundreds of fishable lakes throughout the country of varying size and depth that provide fantastic still-water action many times new zealand is compared to alaska patagonia in south america and the american west when it comes to quantity or diversity of freshwater species or ease of catching new zealand is not alaska but to the fly fishing purist it is heaven-on-earth the streams in new zealand tend to be less populated than their north american counterparts but the average size of the trout can run from 2 /2 to 8 pounds a good day on a north or 1 the fishing down under can satisfy anglers of all abilities from the novice to the expert the top-quality experienced guides frontiers recommends are also expert casting instructors who are patient knowledgeable and personable we are confident that you will find them to be great companions on the stream much of new zealand is a take turns fishery you are generally hunting and sight fishing individual trout in relatively small clear water the thrill of watching your companion casting to a trophy that you can see in the water is often as exciting as catching it yourself there is an enormous variety of water on both the north and south islands including freestone streams spring creeks and tailwaters most modern fly fishing techniques work well with emphasis on dry fly fishing new zealand is normally a walking fishery there are areas where float fishing can be done successfully but generally the boats are used as a means of access from point to point rather than a vehicle for fishing the degree of mobility and agility required varies from river to river we will thoroughly discuss your fishing objectives interests abilities and any physical limitations to make sure that the lodges and guides have you on the right stream at the right time of the year for a truly rewarding angling experience south island stream might only be six trout but they might average 4 to 6 pounds and are generally caught under the most aesthetic conditions the feature that sets new zealand apart from other fisheries is the stalking of wild trophy brown trout and rainbows in water as clear as the air this type of fishing is challenging absorbing and addictive a style unique to new zealand saltwater opportunities light-tackle saltwater enthusiasts can enjoy fishing in the bay of islands for classic game fish such as kahawai kingfish trevally and striped marlin.

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