Guided Flyfishing, Lower North Island, Nz

The range of fly fishing opportunities in the lower North Island of  New Zealand is extensive.
This region of New Zealand provides a vast amount of fly fishing water - plus angling variety, attractive scenery, and peace and quiet.
These New Zealand rivers & streams drain regions which have varying physical and climatic conditions - so the fly fishing options are endless.

On offer in this region of New Zealand is an impressive amount of fly fishing water. These include NewZealand style wilderness fly fishing locations, with surrounds of native bush and rugged ranges, kilometres of  open & easy-to-access rivers and streams, ideal for fly fishing, with high populations of  brown & rainbow trout.

The rivers in the Wellington region of New Zealand are generally easily accessible for fly fishing, with kilometres of the classic 'Rapid-Run-Pool' type water also on offer are Wilderness fly fishing locations and rugged  gorge type water.

Traditional on foot guiding, experience the thrill of stalking and sight fishing.

Instructional Guiding, for the inexperienced angler looking to improve their catch rate.

Drift raft fishing, a leisurely way of fishing, for those that prefer not to walk to far

Wilderness fishing, on foot access, walk in to some of the remote fishing areas

Wilderness fishing, Helicopter access to remote areas

Guided Flyfishing, Lower North Island, Nz - The lower North Island of  New Zealand includes several renowned fly fishing rivers;
the Manawatu river, and its high population of brown trout ; the 'Mangatainoka', famous for the free rising fish; the Makuri'- a fly fishing dream ( so good Hardys named a fly rod after it) this is to name but a few, and all have their own unique character.

The rivers around the Manawatu come within the Wellington Fish & Game region. They are  mainly freestone, and usually run from the Ruahine Ranges in the North or from the Tararua Ranges in the South. With such a large catchment area the fly fishing options are vast.  Most of the rivers and streams in this region  hold a resident population of Brown Trout with a few rivers holding resident Rainbow Trout .

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