Spend a full day on Lake Wānaka fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout and quinnat salmon on a guided six-hour charter from Wānaka Marina, departing at 9am. The lake has 192 sq km of pristine alpine water, and your skipper heads for productive grounds just 15 to 30 minutes away. Expect to fish deep basins, contours, island drop-offs and rocky shorelines in search of active fish.
Once the lines are in, techniques change with the conditions, from trolling and downrigging to spinning and jigging, with up to three lines in the water at once. First-timers are patiently coached, and lunch is served on board so there’s no need to head back in. With all gear included and no more than six guests, you’ll finish with your catch cleaned and filleted, a fitting reward after a day on one of New Zealand’s great alpine lakes.
<more-info><ul><li> Full-day guided fishing charter with a local skipper
</li><li> All rods, reels, downriggers and tackle
</li><li> Packed lunch, snacks and beverages
</li><li> Safety gear and life jackets
</li><li> Fish cleaning and filleting
</li><li> Indoor heated cabin access</li></ul></more-info>
<more-info><ul><li> Please meet at the departure point 15 minutes early
</li><li> Departs at 9am</li></ul></more-info>
<more-info><ul><li> This is a full-day experience, six hours in duration.
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<more-info><ul><li> This experience departs from Wanaka Marina, Lakeside Road, Wanaka 9305.</li></ul></more-info>
<more-info><ul><li> Valid New Zealand fishing licence
</li><li> Warm layers
</li><li> Warm jumper or fleece
</li><li> Windproof or waterproof jacket
</li><li> Comfortable flat-soled shoes
</li><li> Sunscreen
</li><li> Sunglasses
</li><li> Hat
</li><li> Camera</li></ul></more-info>
<more-info><ul><li> Parking at Wanaka Marina isn't guaranteed, so allow time to park in town
</li><li> All anglers must have a valid NZ fishing licence (not included)
</li><li> Please advise any dietary requirements at booking
</li><li> Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free options available with notice
</li><li> Guests with life-threatening allergies should bring their own food
</li><li> Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
</li><li> Drones are not permitted
</li><li> Please note that there is no toilet on board; use the marina facilities before departure
</li><li> Fish can be kept within NZ bag limits and will be cleaned and filleted for you
</li><li> Child pricing applies to those aged three to 12 years old
</li><li> Children under three travel for free
</li><li> A catch can't be guaranteed, but you will be taken to the best spots for the conditions on the day
</li><li> Participant changes permitted; contact the experience provider
</li><li> A minimum of two and a maximum of six participants per tour
</li><li> All guests on board must be booked and count toward the six-guest maximum
</li><li> Non-fishing guests are welcome if booked
</li><li> In the event of rain or inclement weather, your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider
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<more-info><ul><li> Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
</li><li> Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
</li><li> Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience</li></ul></more-info>
<more-info><ul><li> Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
</li><li> Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
</li><li> Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
</li><li> Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
</li><li> For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
</li><li> We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements</li></ul></more-info>