Fishing with New Zealand
Custom Outfitters
New Zealand features over 10,000 miles of coastline and superb freshwater mountain
streams and rivers. Our fishing guides provide all the expertise you need whether
your preference is fly fishing for monster browns or hooking an 100lb kingfish from the
rocks.
Land Based Game Fishing:
Few outfitters in New Zealand offer this unique fishing experience. Landing a massive
yellowtail kingfish from shore is something that you remember forever. Fish from the rocky
shore for kingfish, snapper and sharks or have a crack at becoming the first person to
catch a marlin from New Zealand's shore. Land based game fishing is best in the far north
of the North Island. The best months for land based game fishing are between January and
June. Access by 4WD, inflatable or helicopter.
The most successful way to target and kingfish is technique known as livebaiting.
Kingfish in the 30-40lb range are common; trophy fish start at 50lbs; 60lbs is big; 70lbs
is a cracker; 80lbs is huge; 90lbs is a monster and 100lbs plus is the Holy Grail.
Craig Hare with 95lb Kingfish North Island.
Freshwater Fishing:
 Freshwater
fisheries were established here in the 1800's with the introduction of trout and salmon
species which were not found here before. Today, healthy populations of rainbow,
brown and brook trout can be found in most rivers on both the North and South Islands.
Fly and nymph fishing is popular in most rivers and streams in New Zealand, but we can
get you to the secret High Country spots. These are rarely fished and only
accessible via 4WD or helicopter.
Happy client with his 11lb brown.
The type of streams and rivers vary from super clear to milky blue alluvial waters in
higher Canterbury and Otago Alps to spring fed creeks and coloured heavy bush water on the
West Coast.
Browns are mainly in the 2-10 pound bracket with an occasional monster exceeding this in
the lakes and upper reaches of rivers.
Also available in some areas are rainbows of similar size and Atlantic salmon in the 10-40
pound range.
We specialize in organizing custom hunting and fishing adventures throughout
New Zealand.
New
Zealand Custom Outfitters Limited
405 Anama- Valetta Rd
R.D.8 , Ashburton 7778
New Zealand Telephone: +64 27 684-4759
Email: info@huntfishadventures.co.nz |
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Craig Covich of Australia with his 42lb LBG Kingfish, North Island.
Big Game Fishing:
At New Zealand Custom Outfitters we can arrange top performing game boats that
consistently have the highest catch rates, where you can reel in marlin, tuna, kingfish,
broadbill swordfish and shark. For the fishing experience of a lifetime, let us know what
you are after and we'll put it together.
Wayne Meads with 90lb LBG Kingfish, North Island.
Matt Poma of Colorado with his 60lb kingfish!
Combine Fishing and Hunting:
We can organize fishing adventures into your New Zealand hunting safari as well. We'll
advise on the best times to coordinate your trip and make the most if your outdoor
adventure. See our Packages for more information or contact us
and we'll create a custom tailored adventure for you.
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