New Zealand’s South Island offers an unlimited amount of fly fishing opportunities. There is just about every conceivable water type to fish: beautiful freestone rivers, clear mountain streams, open valley braids and pristine remote head water spring creeks. All of these are spectacular in every form and with big fish and stunning scenery this is New Zealand fly fishing at its best. It is upon these world-class fly fishing waters and magnificent scenic locations that we have built our reputation for producing superb fly-fishing tours.

Where do I fish in New Zealand? Who do I fish with?
These are the first questions of many that are asked in the early stages of a well-planned fly-fishing itinerary to New Zealand. “Where to fish” - the photos on this website show a small selection of the rivers and locations we fish along with the spectacular ever changing scenic topography that surrounds’ these world class trout fly fishing rivers. "Who to fish with" - photos of happy clients and client feedback is testament to our high rate of client satisfaction and enjoyment which is the foremost endorsement a fly fishing guide could ask for.
New Zealand holds a reputation for having some of the best trout fly fishing waters in the world.

The variety of rivers and streams to fly fish in New Zealand's South Island is truly amazing but the high numbers of large wild trout that inhabit such classical mountain streams can even be a little overwhelming to the foreign angler. The fact that New Zealand offers such a safe and friendly environment in which to explore and fish these superb fly fishing waters is a key component to this world class trout fishing destination.
Remote Back Country Streams

There are a good number of rivers and streams that are not widely spoken about in New Zealand - these are the waters that all guides treasure and try to keep low key and low pressured if and when possible.

There are so many waterways to explore in the South Island and for the best part it would take many years to walk, explore and fish them all. This is where the guides knowledge of these sometimes mythical waters and their ever-changing fishing moods play their part, the guides understanding and knowledge of these exceptional fishing locations can make a fly-fishing dream turn into reality for many visiting anglers.

We highly recommend a fly fishing guide that is registered with the New Zealand professional fishing guides association.

Why Fly Fishing in New Zealand is So Good:
The average size of trout
The variety of waters to fish
The ever-changing stunning scenery back drops
The safe environment in which to travel, explore and fish.
Fly Fishing for Trout in New Zealand’s South Island with a Professional Fly Fishing Guide is your guarantee to exceptional fly fishing in New Zealand.

Fly Fish New Zealand is owned and operated by Professional and Registered Fly Fishing Guide Paul McLauchlan and wife Jude who is the back bone to this hard working successful team. (Paul) Born and raised in this region known as the Central South Island of New Zealand’s fly fishing regions has spent a good part of his time fly fishing, exploring and guiding in this picturesque region which is referred to by local and foreign anglers alike as a fly fisher’s paradise. The guides intermittent knowledge of these epic fly fishing rivers and there ever changing environments and fishing moods will help insure your time on the river is enjoyable, informative and ultimately very rewarding.

The high status that New Zealand holds as one of the best trout fly fishing destination’s in the world dose truly come down to many key components, all of which contribute towards producing the complete New Zealand fly fishing experience. The approachable friendly locales, fantastic locale foods and wines, exceptional accommodation variety at all levels, well-tuned hardworking professional fly fishing guides, spectacular ever changing scenic surrounds and yes the large wild Brown and Rainbow trout that inhabit New Zealand’s sensational rivers, streams and crystal clear spring waters - this is the best of New Zealand Fly-fishing.
About fly fishing guide, Paul McLauchlan:
Dedicated professional fly fishing guide and specialist in fishing to sighted trout in New Zealand's finest fly fishing waters. An experienced full time guide since 2000.
Member of NZPFGA.
Extensive knowledge of the Central South Island and surrounding districts:
Is a head-water specialist, alpine streams, freestone mountain rivers and clear spring creeks are his specialty.
Has a great reputation for connecting with clients and offering friendly advice when and as required.
Has a long time standing relationship with farm, station, and ranch owners giving great access to New Zealand's finest back-country rivers.
Fished and guided extensively throughout New Zealand's South Island.
Holds Department of Conservation concessions to fish

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