New Zealand - World Class Fishing on the Famous Mataura River

Itinerary

Sample New Zealand South Fly Fishing Package -  Itinerary
7 night, 6 day fly fishing trip

Day 1: Arrive in Queenstown or Dunedin
If you are flying into Queenstown or Dunedin have requested an airport transfer you will be transferred directly to the lodge/hotel. The trip takes about 2 hours so you should plan on arriving in Queenstown no later than 5:00 PM to arrive at the lodge in time dinner. 

Day 2-6: Six Full Days of Trout Fishing

 A full breakfast menu will be served from 7:00 AM. You will meet with your guide at breakfast. Depending on the fishing spot expect a drive time from 5 to 15 minutes maybe longer depending on the weather and river conditions. At midday you will take a break from fishing and enjoy a  picnic lunch.  An afternoon break during the quiet period then the fish into the late afternoon then back to the lodge, usually arriving around 6 PM. After ariving back at the lodge we then give you some time to prepare for dinner usally served around 7PM

Day 7: Departure

Most flights depart in the afternoon, allowing for a leisurely morning and if you have booked a transfer back to Queenstown or Dunedin then your Iflyfish representitive or your guide will drop you off in time for your shuttle to the airport. Check out time is 10:00 AM. If time will allow, we recommend going to Queenstown and spending some time shopping or enjoying lunch at one of the many small restaurants prior to catching your flight. 

Activities

There are many uncrowded rivers and streams within a couple of hours from Gore, although drive times are typically only about 10-45 minutes. Browns and rainbows in many of the rivers average 2-3 pounds with larger fish caught almost daily. Flytech Internationals guides have fished in this area for over 20 years and specialise in sight fishing and pride themselves in helping their guests spot and catch challenging fish. Some rivers provide relatively "easy" fishing, but most of the fishing in this region is rewarding precisely because of the challenge presented by big wary trout.

As with most areas of New Zealand, a typical day fishing in this area may see anglers catching 2-3 fish, averaging 4-5 pounds (2-3kg). Each fish will likely present enough challenge to make it interesting and may require a bit of patience and persistence on the anglers part. Trout fishing in New Zealand is often a game of finding the fish and this sometimes calls for some walking. Blind fishing is not common, or but can be productive. It is this challenge that most fly fishers realy  enjoy and what makes fishing in New Zealand truly unique.

A lot of the flyfishing is done on the Mataura River where it is the dryfly fishers meca. It is reputed to be the ultimate in dry fly angling for brown trout, with nearly 150km of easily accessed waters. This river would take months if not years to fully explore and discover its many facets.

The Mataura is the second largest river in this region. It begins south of Lake Wakatipu, travels south-east to Gore, then turns south again before emptying into Toestoes Bay at Fortrose, near Invercargill

Regarded by many as New Zealand's top dry fly water, the Mataura is a premier fishery offering over 150kms of fishable water. The prolific hatches of mayfly distinguish this river as trout will rise freely at most times of the day for this delicacy. It also has some great evening rises during the evenings in the warmer months.

The river generally runs clean and clear and mostly flows over open land and through stands of willows that line the banks.

This river presents a number of very different faces to the angler and is hard to describe as a single fishery. What is true however is that it is one of the best dry fly waters along almost its entire  length.

Accommodations

A example of the Accommodation for the Trip could be the Heartland Hotel Croydon and it will could become your home away from home.

• Relax in the comfort of your centrally heated standard room and all with quality room amenities.
• After a day’s flyfishing, experience hearty dining and local flavours in the Blazing Copper Café & Bar, or the Lodge Public Bar.
• The hotel facilities include all the things you would expect. They even have a nine hole golf course!

For your convenience the Heartland Hotel Croydon offers...

• Blazing Copper Café & Bar
• The Lodge Public Bar
• 24-hour reception
• Room service
• Guest laundry
• Valet laundry & dry-cleaning service (available five days)
• Wireless Internet access
• Complimentary guest parking
• Complimentary onsite nine hole par three golf course
• Tourist information & booking service

Other Types of accommodation could be arranged from Bed & Breakfast to farm Stays and FlyTech International caters for all budgets.

Trip Dates

The Flytech International's trips have been tailored for the flyfisher. They have structured these trips to cater for up to 2 anglers; These trips with Flytech International run from March to April, but if you require or have special requirements we could tailor a trip just for you. This could also include anything from  shorter trips to heli-fishing in on very remote rivers or organise a camp out trip - On these trips it's all up to you. Enquire...

Rates

As these trips are fully tailored and the accomodation is varied Enquire with FlyTech International 

Trips include:-

•  Accommodation
•  Transport to and from Fishing Spots
  
•  Breakfast, Packed lunch and Dinner 
•  Guided fishing 7-8 Hours Flyfishing
•  Transfers from airports can be arranged
  

Inclusions

What is Included:

Breakfast and packed lunch on fishing days, dinners, Accommodations from check-in on arrival day to check-out on departure day, guided fishing 7-8 hours/day , lunch for anglers on fishing days, guided fishing excursions, laundry facilities, wireless Internet or lodge computer access at extra Cost

Not Included:
 Airfare to Queenstown or Dunedin unless booked on the 6th of December, Transfers to and from airport. rental cars, fishing licenses, fishing tackle, alcoholic beverages, laundry service by lodge staff (is available for a small charge), phone calls and items of a personal nature.

Getting There

    Gore - Situated Southern Tip Of New Zealand

This Trip is based in and around Gore and most of the fishing is done on many various sections of the Mataura River. You will need to get yourself to Queenstown or Dunedin and the drive to Gore or you can be transfered from either Queenstown or Dunedin by our guides. The drive from either Queenstown or Dunedin is approx 2 hours. These are the closest airports to Gore. The accommodation for these trips is situated around Gore

The Mataura River is the flyfishers purists dream. It is reputed to be the ultimate in dry fly angling for brown trout, with nearly 150km of easily accessed waters. This river would take months if not years to fully explore and discover its many facets.

The Mataura is the second largest river in this region. It begins south of Lake Wakatipu, travels south-east to Gore, then turns south again before emptying into Toestoes Bay at Fortrose, near Invercargill

Regarded by many as New Zealand's top dry fly water, the Mataura is a premier fishery offering over 150kms of fishable water. The prolific hatches of mayfly distinguish this river as trout will rise freely at all times of the day for this delicacy. It also has some great evening rises during the evenings in the warmer months.

The river generally runs clean and clear and mostly flows over open land and through stands of willows that line the banks.

This river presents a number of very different faces to the angler and is hard to describe as a single fishery. What is true however is that it is one of the best dry fly waters along almost its entire  length.

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FAQ

Do I need New Zealand Fishing License?

Yes - You will need a License to fish all waters on this trip. If you require a license then your guides will arrange for you to get one

Do I need to have my own fishing Gear?

Yes - On this Trip you will need to bring your own fishing Gear

Do I have to have waders to fish?

Yes - You will need to bring waders to fish as you will be expected to wade in the river. 

What if it rains? 

New Zealand weather can be unpredictable and it is known to be very wet. You will need wet weather gear as we go fishing regardless of the weather. We however may travel to one of the many streams in the region to get to some waters where the fishing is better if water levels rise.