Full Day Fishing Charter - Lake Wanaka

We fish the deep open basins where salmon cruise, troll precise contours with downriggers, and target structure around island drop-offs and rocky shorelines where trout feed aggressively. With more time comes more opportunity — switching between trolling, spinning, and jigging to match conditions and stay on active fish.
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Lake Wānaka’s 192km² of clear alpine water offers diverse habitat, and a full day allows us to cover ground, adapt tactics, and focus on quality fish. Whether it’s working depth lines for big Quinnat or casting tight to structure for trophy trout, this trip is designed for serious freshwater anglers who want the full Southern Alps experience.
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Lunch is served on board, so there’s no need to head back — just more time fishing.
‍Target species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout & Quinnat Salmon (Jan–Apr).

DETAILS

• Meet and board at the Wanaka Marina with your skipper
• Travel to your first fishing destination
• Fishing is on
• Stop for lunch and refreshments
• Travel to your second fishing destination
• Fishing is on
• Fillet your catch
• Head back to the Wanaka Marina

VESSEL

We fish and cruise aboard a McLay 651 Custom Hardtop; a purpose-built charter vessel designed for exactly this kind of water. She's comfortable, capable, and built for the Southern Lakes.

DEPARTURE POINT

Wanaka Marina,
Lakeside Road,
Wānaka,
9305

REQUIREMENTS 

Fishing licence required — available to purchase at time of booking

CAPACITY

• Maximum 6 persons on board.
• We fish up to 3 lines at once.
• We require a minimum of 2 persons to run any charter.

WE PROVIDE

• All fishing rods, reels, downriggers & tackle
• Packed lunch, snacks & beverages throughout
• Safety gear & life jackets on board
• Fish cleaning & filleting at end of trip
• Multiple techniques: trolling, downrigging, spinning & jigging

PLEASE BRING

• Sunscreen
• A warm layer (it can be breezy on the lake)
• Sunglasses
• A camera