Guided flyfishing and private suite accommodation, Fiordland New Zealand.

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Beechwood Lodge, Manapouri, New Zealand
Flyfishing backcountry wilderness rivers in Fiordland New Zealand. Flyfishing Angler, Kate.

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New Zealand Rivers fly-fishing on Fiordland rivers, the fishing season
begins Oct 1st ends May 31st. Backcountry rivers open Nov 1st.

Lake Manapouri fly and spin fishing from a motor launch with a local guide offers a relaxing experience. All fishing gear and licences provided.

New Zealand fly fishing guide, Michael Bednar with - angler Charles.
   
Guide fees vary depending or full day
or half day and how many anglers.

Here are two web links for local fishing guides based in Manapouri:

Manapouri based fishing guide, lake and river fishing: Phil Wornall: Fish Fiordland

Catch & Release, rainbow and brown trout rivers.
   
Fishing attire that allows most comfort
are thermal long-johns and shorts, quick
drying pants also work fine. Please note: felt-soled boots are not allowed.

Equipment for those who plan to bring
their own rods: a 6wt & weight forward
floating line will work for most rivers.
Polarized glasses are a must.

Weather patterns / Temps can vary, we
wear light-weight chest waders on rainy
days and when fishing the evening hatch.

Wading wet, polypropylene long-johns with shorts or, quick dry long pants.

Non-fishing activities are plentiful and include:

  • Doubtful Sound day / overnight cruise trips, the excursion departs just a short walk from Beechwood Lodge.

  • Milford Sound day / overnight cruise with coach transport option.

  • Glowworm Caves guided tour includes a lake trip and presentation show at the Department of Conservation.

  • Milford Track independent or guided day-walk in a small group with transport provided.

  • More activities include: horse-riding, kayaking, float plane and helicopter trips, golf, farm tours and many Hiking trails.

Beechwood Lodge is located in Manapouri on the edge of Fiordland National Park. It is a 2hr scenic drive south from Queenstown airport where direct flights/car rental can be arranged.

Biosecurity officers at New Zealand airports may take fishing gear to be disinfected if signs of mud or grass noted. Fly-tying materials may
be sent away for fumigation.
Biosecurity / NZ Customs

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