Easy access combined with large fish and outstanding natural beauty make the Lake Tekapo Canals one of the most popular freshwater fishing spots in New Zealand and offer anglers the opportunity to bag the catch of a lifetime. Trout weighing more than 4.5kg are common, whilst larger Trout weighing 10-13kg do get caught occasionally. The Canal Salmon weighs in between 1-4kg.
If you are truly looking to experience Mackenzie High Country fishing and gain all the knowledge and skills required to catch your next monster fish, our 6 - 8 hours private fishing tour is for you! Our guide will take you out to the top current locations for fishing, which can either be the Lake Tekapo, Tekapo River, or the canals depending on weather conditions.
The Tour Includes:Important: Our guides are English-speaking only. For safety reasons, all guests must be able to communicate in English. Inability to do so will result in a canceled tour with a full refund, minus the fishing license fee.
Our Private Tours & larger groups booking are available on request and subject to availability. Please email us hello@gotekapo.com to request a booking.
For safety reasons, we can't take any kids below 8 years old.
For our full terms and conditions please head to our website: Fish Tekapo
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Please remember to dress to the seasonal conditions, our tours operate in an alpine environment and the weather can change quickly, you will want to wear or bring with you:
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at hello@silverriver.co.nz or by calling us on +64 27 900 0335.
We look forward to welcoming you to Lake Tekapo and Mackenzie region