Queenstown Fishing Charters
Queenstown Fishing Charters
Queenstown Fishing Charters
5
Full view
About
Fishing Charter Company in Queenstown, Fishing for Trout and Salmon on Lake Wakatipu, You will fish in comfort on a 10M alloy fishing boat with a enclosed flush toilet, heated enclosed cabin with seating for 10 people.
Similar Experiences
Queenstown Fishing Charters
Booking unavailable on Tripadvisor
Want other options you can book now?
Show optionsTravellers talk about
(45 reviews)
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
5.0
216 reviews
Excellent
204
Very good
10
Average
2
Poor
0
Terrible
0
cameron w
1 contribution
Jun 2023
Great morning on the lake. Fishing was slow at times, but that's fishing! We caught a fair few in the end, and we don't have salmon where we live so that was a highlight.
Good laughs, beautiful scenery - hard to complain.
Will book again.
Good laughs, beautiful scenery - hard to complain.
Will book again.
Written 27 June 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Angus Stewart
Auckland, New Zealand175 contributions
Apr 2023
Such a beautiful afternoon on the lake . Stu is great and we enjoyed every minute. The autum colours were spectacular from the water and we even caught 2 brown trout and a rainbow trout. We would’ve thoroughly enjoyed it even if we caught nothing. Magical !
Written 28 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Road32163295577
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Couples
I won't forget it.
We got 9 fishes!
The water and fishes are so clean and pure. Also Captin is super nice ans funny. Definately I recommend you go for this unforgetable experience.
We got 9 fishes!
The water and fishes are so clean and pure. Also Captin is super nice ans funny. Definately I recommend you go for this unforgetable experience.
Written 24 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Tuatini G
French Polynesia20 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
We took the 3h tour. We caught 5 trouts on the first hour then nothing. While it’s not the fault of anyone we didn’t catch anything for 2h, the tour itself was really basic, no refreshments, no narrative, only a boat ride for 3h at a very costly price (esp when you factor in the fishing licenses).
If it was less pricy I wouldn’t have expected more but at this price point I wouldn’t recommend it.
If it was less pricy I wouldn’t have expected more but at this price point I wouldn’t recommend it.
Written 13 February 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Yes Tuatinig, we caught 5 trout, and then the weather changed and the fish went deep and refused to eat.....not a lot anyone can do about that......I used to serve coffee and tea, with biscuits for morning/afternoon tea, but since this pandemic has been going around, I have been advised not to serve morning/afternoon tea to anyone, so I dont. By following the rules I have upset some of the tourists, but I think that if I just carried on I could find myself in trouble. The fishing licences are a requirement for the fishermen, but I have no say in them......I get nothing from that. Thank you for coming out with me. Regards Stu Dever
Written 27 February 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Roger B
2 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
My 3 sons and I have just been out with Stu for the 2nd time (1st was 5 years ago). He’s a great guy and extremely knowledgeable after 30 years of fishing Lake Wakatipu. If there are fish biting he will find them and today did not disappoint. Highly recommend for any visit to Queenstown and will be back again for sure.
Written 31 December 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for the nice comments ....fishing has been good so far this season, probably because no body has been fishing the lake for the past 2 years....a good time for fishing.....see you guys next time you are in Queenstown....regards Stu
Written 2 January 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Dave
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
I booked a 3hr charter for my sons and I. As it turned out, we met some family on the same charter (we were all here for them same wedding).
Diane made it very easy to book and sort out the fishing licences.
Stu is very knowledgeable and shared his experiences. He certainly made the trip for my sons.
We bagged out (caught our limit of trout) and had to return the last 3 trout caught.
Great experience, certainly do it again.
Diane made it very easy to book and sort out the fishing licences.
Stu is very knowledgeable and shared his experiences. He certainly made the trip for my sons.
We bagged out (caught our limit of trout) and had to return the last 3 trout caught.
Great experience, certainly do it again.
Written 9 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Yes, we had a great time out there....plenty of fish....the lake has had a very peaceful 2 years, and now we are back into it . The fish were hungry, and hit most of the lures. There are heaps of fish out there, and a good time was had by all.....regards and I will see you guys next time you are over here......Stu
Written 11 November 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Sergiy K
2 contributions
Jun 2021
Guys thank you so much for a beautiful 3 hr fishing trip! Awesome catch, exceptional crew and amazing views! All the best!
Written 4 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bob C
3 contributions
Feb 2020
Stu Dever showed us a wonderful time. We caught some big trout in our three hour trip! My wife and I only wish we had reserved a full day. Stu made sure each of us on the trip caught fish. Stu's knowledge of the area was both interesting and helpful to us.
Written 23 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your great review....the fishing here has been stopped while we deal with this virus, so the fish will be extra hungry by the time we get back to them.....hope you are all staying safe....regards and thank you.....Stu
Written 1 April 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Heather T
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia8 contributions
Feb 2020
Stu is a great bloke who knows his fish and has a wealth of information about Queenstown and it's history. Caught some lovely trout and thoroughly enjoyed eating them. We'll definitely book another trip next time we're in Queenstown.
Written 22 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you so much for the great review....I am pleased that you guys caught some nice fish, and enjoyed the trip....stay safe .....regards Stu
Written 1 April 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rhi
4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Had the best time fishing with Stu today. We caught 3 brown trout and one salmon (see pics!). Absolutely beautiful location, lovely & comfortable boat, and great conversation. We loved chatting and laughing with Stu while catching the biggest trout we have ever seen! Well worth our money and time. We took some trout & salmon home to have for dinner. 11/10!
Written 14 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your kind review....that trout was big and in great condition, so it should have been very nice for dinner... the lake here is so clear and clean , it makes the fish taste very nice....see you guys next time you are in Queenstown....regards Stu
Written 16 January 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hi Stu,
We are coming to Queenstown next week. We are a family of three. Is there any fish right now? And how long do you recommend we should book. Our kid is 14 years old.
Myz
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Hi Stu, my partner and I are visiting at the end of November and are really keen to fish. How much would it be for two adults on either 27 November or 4 December 2018? Thanks in advance, Miz.
Chinoook
Queenstown, New Zealand
Hi....we have trips going out in the mornings, and afternoons every day, weather depending....the cost of the 2 hour trip is NZ$200 per person, and that price includes fishing licences and all equipment...catching mostly chinook salmon and rainbow trout....November/December are very good months for fishing here....let us know your plans....regards Stu
Hi Stu. We r planning to fish this August..how much does it cost for 5 adults and 2 infants (under 2 years old)?
How can we book?
Chinoook
Queenstown, New Zealand
Thank you for your inquiry for fishing in August....that is a good time for fishing, as the salmon are starting to run then,,,the easiest way for your group is to take a "private charter", where you guys are the only ones on the boat, together with the Captain....the cost of that is NZ$400 per hour, minimum 2 hours, and that price includes all equipment and fishing licences...book on my website ..regards Stu
gungho-traveller
28 contributions
May I know what is the maximum age for child fare and how much does a one-day fishing licence cost for child?
Chinoook
Queenstown, New Zealand
Hi, we don't have a minimum age for children, but they must be supervised at all times, and all must wear a life jacket vest, which will be supplied by us. Fishing licences for children under 12 years old are free of charge.
Marianto Lim
6 contributions
Hi Stu, is it possible that we charter ur fishing boat with u of course for my family trip, 3A 2C, for fishing and that is your expert, on this June 25 or 26, how much will it cost and how many hours you give us?
thanks
marianto
Chinoook
Queenstown, New Zealand
Hi Yes I am available both days, and I would ensure that you guys are the only people on the boat...I would charge the caharter rate, which is $350 per hour....that price includes all fishing licences and equipment...I can do morning trip from 10 am to 12 noon, or afternoon trip from 1 pm to 4 pm. mostly catching salmon and rainbow trout. regards Stu Dever