Lake Wānaka Small-Group Trout & Salmon Fishing – 3 Hours
Overview
Catch a Fish is a small-group, owner-operated fishing experience with a maximum of just six guests, giving everyone plenty of personal attention and the chance to be genuinely involved.
Whether it’s your first time fishing or you’ve fished for years, the experience is adapted to you. Beginners are guided through everything, while experienced anglers can get more involved with techniques, gear and the Lake Wānaka fishery.
Once fishing, we use a fully electric trolling motor, meaning no engine noise while we fish. Its clever GPS route-following system can automatically guide the boat along our fishing route, giving your skipper more time to interact with guests, help with the fishing, answer questions and share his knowledge.
Quality fishing gear, a comfortable purpose-built boat, local guide, locally sourced treats and cold drinks are all included, creating a relaxed and personal way to experience Lake Wānaka.
What's Included
- 3-hour small-group fishing charter on Lake Wānaka
- All rods, reels and fishing equipment
- Fish cleaning and vacuum packing for any legal catch you choose to keep
- Locally sourced treats and cold non-alcoholic drinks
- Experienced local skipper and fishing guide
- New Zealand freshwater fishing licence - is required and can be purchased on the boat if needed.
Meeting Location
Lakeside Road
Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Meet your skipper at Wānaka Marina and board our comfortable fishing boat for a three-hour small-group fishing experience on Lake Wānaka. After a short safety briefing and introduction to the fishing gear, we’ll head out onto the lake and choose the best areas to fish based on the conditions.
Target rainbow trout, brown trout and salmon using techniques such as trolling and downrigging, with all fishing equipment provided. No previous fishing experience is needed, your skipper will help beginners every step of the way, while experienced anglers are welcome to get more involved and talk fishing techniques and the local fishery.
Once fishing, we use our quiet electric trolling motor to move around the lake without noise. Between bites, enjoy the alpine scenery, local snacks from the bakery and cold drinks on board.
If you catch a legal fish you’d like to keep, we can clean and vacuum-pack it for you to take away. Catch-and-release is also welcome. After approximately three hours, we’ll return to Wānaka Marina.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Is bait provided?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5556157P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs.
Jul 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 3-hour small-group fishing charter on Lake Wānaka.
- All rods, reels and fishing equipment.
- Fish cleaning and vacuum packing for any legal catch you choose to keep.
- Locally sourced treats and cold non-alcoholic drinks.
- Experienced local skipper and fishing guide.
- New Zealand freshwater fishing licence - is required and can be purchased on the boat if needed.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lake Wānaka Small-Group Trout & Salmon Fishing – 3 Hours is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lake Wānaka Small-Group Trout & Salmon Fishing – 3 Hours will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 3-hour small-group fishing charter on Lake Wānaka
- All rods, reels and fishing equipment
- Fish cleaning and vacuum packing for any legal catch you choose to keep
- Locally sourced treats and cold non-alcoholic drinks
- Experienced local skipper and fishing guide
- New Zealand freshwater fishing licence - is required and can be purchased on the boat if needed.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
