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Lake Wānaka Half-Day Fishing Charter: Trout & Salmon, Small Group

5.0(5)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Reel South Charters
Lake Wānaka Half-Day Fishing Charter: Trout & Salmon, Small Group

About this activity

Fish Lake Wānaka for 3 hours with Austin, owner and only skipper of Reel South Charters. Trips leave Wanaka Marina at 9am or 2pm, every day except Christmas Day. The fishing grounds are 15 to 30 minutes away. Target brown and rainbow trout and Quinnat salmon year-round, with salmon most active January to April.

Austin holds a Maritime NZ skipper qualification and has fished the lake for 6 years. This is a shared trip for up to 6 guests, with up to 3 lines in the water. No experience is needed. All rods, reels, downriggers and tackle are supplied, and you fish using trolling, downrigging, spinning and jigging.

Keep up to 2 fish each. Austin can prepare fresh sashimi on board and fillets the rest. Take in Ruby Island, Roys Peak, Treble Cone and the Wanaka Tree from a heated McLay 651 hardtop.

Adventure Mark certified. Part of every booking supports WAI Wānaka and Te Kākano Aotearoa Trust. A NZ fishing licence is required and not included.

What's included

  • ✓Safety briefing, safety gear and life jackets for every guest
  • ✓All fishing rods, reels, downriggers and tackle
  • ✓Fish cleaning and filleting at the end of the trip
  • ✓Multiple techniques: trolling, downrigging, spinning and jigging
  • ✓Snacks and beverages throughout
  • ✓Fresh sashimi prepared on board on request, once a fish is caught, at no extra cost
  • ✓3-hour shared fishing charter on Lake Wānaka, skippered by the owner

Not included

  • ✕New Zealand fishing licence (required for every guest who fishes). NZD 30 for non-residents
  • ✕Day licence for NZ residents: NZD $25. Pre-buy online from Fish & Game, or from Austin at the boat.
  • ✕Hotel pickup and transfers

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet at the new Marina Wharf/Jetty. Look for the Orange Boat and Reel South Charters signage.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet at Wanaka Marina, Lakeside Road, Wānaka 9305. Look for the orange boat and Reel South Charters signage at the new marina wharf.
  • Departs 9am or 2pm daily, except Christmas Day. Duration 3 hours.
  • Book up to 1 hour before departure.
  • No hotel pickup. The marina is a short walk from most Wānaka accommodation. Parking is not guaranteed.
  • Every guest who fishes needs a New Zealand fishing licence. It is not included.
  • Buy your licence online from Fish & Game before the trip, or from Austin at the boat.
  • Trout and Quinnat salmon are caught year-round. Salmon are most active January to April.
  • Keep up to 2 fish per person (the bag limit). A catch is not guaranteed.
  • Children under 12 must wear a life jacket. Life jackets are provided for everyone.
  • Swimming is optional. Bring swimwear if you would like a swim.
  • Suits all ages and abilities. On rough days it may not suit guests prone to seasickness.
  • Wheelchairs and prams are welcome. Please message Austin before your trip.
  • Children 3 to 12 pay the child rate. Under 3s travel free.
  • Solo travellers welcome. If a trip cannot run, you will be offered a reschedule or a full refund.
  • No toilet on board. Use the marina facilities before departure.
  • Bring sunscreen, a warm layer, sunglasses and a camera.
  • Guests cannot fly drones during the trip.
  • Wānaka is about an hour from Queenstown via the Crown Range Road.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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