Fishing in the blue Pacific Ocean, casting for trophy trout in wilderness streams, rivers and lakes or salmon as they run up-river . . . Southern Crossings has introduced thousands of travellers to the New Zealand fishing experience. Our contacts with charter skippers, guides and local accommodation ensure a never-to-be forgotten experience. Ask the experts who return every year!

Whether chasing striped marlin from a launch or stalking trophy trout in the many tributaries of the famous Rotorua, Taupo or Nelson Lakes fishery, the angling is superb.

American author Zane Grey discovered New Zealand big game fishing in the 1920s and his subsequent writings put it on the map. From bases in the resort towns centred on the Bay of Islands and Bay of Plenty experienced charter skippers are at their client's disposal.

Trout thrive in New Zealand's clear, rich waters and trophy trout fishing is readily available. Seasons vary by district, but travellers can expect to find excellent trout fishing all year round somewhere in New Zealand whilst back country fishing is generally available from October through to April.

In recent years wilderness fishing has become a favourite for more adventurous anglers, travelling to remote rivers and streams either on foot, by 4WD vehicle or helicopter.

Spring is a time for nymph fishing with weighted stonefly and mayfly imitations whilst the summer months provide for dry fly action as rivers subside and trout focus on smaller naturals. Late summer and autumn can create a rewarding and less crowded time to experience action packed afternoon hatches as trout cruise the width and breadth of each pool. Winter months are for tributary fishing mainly around Lake Taupo as spawning runs commence and nymph and wet fly fishing are popular.

Southern Crossings also have exclusive arrangements and firsthand experience with New Zealand’s leading sporting estates which during the winter months boast world class hunting options.