Southland NZ fly fishing guide based in Te Anau & Gore, South Island, New Zealand
Trout fishing trips in local Fiordland and Southland rivers. Day trips and overnight trips can be arranged.
South Island Fly Fishing
Gore – The Brown Trout Capital of the World!
Fish the Famous Mataura River
I’m Michael Vetters, a dedicated fly fishing guide based in Gore, right on the banks of the famous Mataura River, located in one of the world’s premier trout fishing regions. To offer my valued clients even more exceptional fishing experiences, I’ve expanded to Te Anau, opening access to a wider variety of stunning waterways.
Fiordland is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, and fly fishing amidst New Zealand’s untouched native bush is a truly exhilarating and rewarding experience. With my expertise and commitment to finding the best fishing spots New Zealand has to offer, I’ll guide you to prime locations in both Fiordland and Southland.
Having an in-depth knowledge of Southland’s rivers, including the Mararoa, Waikaia, Whitestone, Eglinton, Hollyford, and Waiau, my personal favorites remain the Mataura, Oreti, and Pomahaka Rivers. I’ll personally guide you every step of the way, ensuring a top-quality and unforgettable fly fishing experience.
Matching the hatch on the famous Mataura River can be challenging to say the least, and for this you can’t beat the knowledge of a true local guide. The selective feeding wild brown trout rise readily to the day time mayfly, midge and evening caddis hatches. However, the Mataura river, although sometimes frustrating, can offer a most enjoyable days fishing and I will show you how to leave with a smile on your face.
Sight fishing for wild rainbow and brown trout in the gin clear backcountry rivers can be an exhilarating experience during summer. Spring creeks offer even more of a challenge with accurate casting and very long leaders required for success.
Southland NZ Fly Fishing
Prices & Bookings
BOOKINGS
I recommend that you book as far ahead as possible in order to secure your preferred dates. To confirm bookings a 33% non refundable deposit is required. This is to make a solid commitment and the balance payable on the the guiding day. Please email me with your preferred dates and I will contact you to confirm and arrange for any payment.
South Island Fly Fishing Prices
(quoted in NZ$, subject to change)
NZD$800 one person full day NZD$850 two people – 2 people max
Over-night camping trips are an extra NZD$150 per person per night, staying in tents or huts, depending on the situation.
Package trips can be arranged.
*Note: This does not include the cost of your fishing license.
Multi day discounts for more than 3 days – for any information please contact me today.
A standard day is pick at 7:30 am and drop off at 4 pm
New Zealand Trout Fishing Season
The fishing season runs from 1 October to 30 April, offering ideal conditions during the warmer summer months to land the perfect catch. However, on the Mataura River, you can continue fishing south of the Gore traffic bridge until 31 May.
Cancellations
Due to New Zealand’s sometimes harsh climate there may be a time when, for safety reasons, fly fishing is not possible. If such a day does occur then that day’s deposit will be refunded.
