NZ Fishing Lodges Blog
New Zealand is Reopening for Fishing Travelers
It’s just over two years now since the New Zealand border creaked shut to international fishing travellers. Now, finally, it has reopened. For vaccinated travellers arriving from Australia or the long list of visa-waiver countries, which includes the UK, the US and much of Europe it’s just got a whole lot easier.
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Learning to Fly Fish at Poronui
Experienced and novice fishermen come to Poronui from around the world to sight fish their legendary beats for wily brown trout. It's one of New Zealand's most quietly well-known fishing lodges and one that keeps these guests coming back year after year.
Booking a Fly Fishing Trip to New Zealand
Are you planning a trip ‘down under’ to fish for brown trout, rainbow trout or salmon in New Zealand? Now is the right time to be getting this sorted as the southern hemisphere fishing season pulls in to gear on 1 October. All you need to do is decide where, when and how you want to fish in New Zealand.
Winter Fly Fishing in the Central North Island
Did you know that it’s quite possible to fly fish for trout in New Zealand throughout the year? Options include some excellent lake fishing and plenty of river and stream fishing. There are many riverbank and heli-fishing options available, and the area is blessed with lakes with Lake Taupo, open for fishing all year.
Trout Fishing in the Upper South Island
Few places in the world offer as much high quality fly fishing for trout as the upper portion of New Zealand’s South Island. Legendary stories are told of wily brown trout caught in glass-clear rivers after an exciting chase. It’s sighted fishing at its very best.