The Best of New Zealand Fly Fishing

08/23/2024

We are beginning to wonder if 2024-25 will be a mast year- based on DOCs actions, weather, etc.
Click to read about the mouse-eating trout and the connection between the beech tree, mice and fish in New Zealand.

Article about trout in New Zealand getting fat by eating mice during a mast year- produced by beech trees droppping seeds

08/08/2024

Getting prepared for the upcoming 2024-25 season and we thought it would be fun to post some photos from the past. Enjoy!

07/11/2024

Good looking BoNZFF hats on a few of these lucky anglers (and guide!) many thanks to the Rochlins and Menascos for traveling this past year.

09/11/2023

Cancellation Package- New Zealand Feb 2024

2 island fly fishing special to New Zealand for Feb 2024.

07/13/2022

5 night/ 4 days Guided Fishing Special

Early 2020 was the last time New Zealand fish saw significant pressure. With limited availability for the 22/23 season Best of New Zealand Fly Fishing is happy to present a chance for you to be among the first to cast to your trophy trout!

06/24/2022

New Zealand will welcome back anglers this year. Want to be among the first to Poronui? We just released an all-inclusive ground package on our site- check it out!

03/17/2022

New Zealand announced that it will reopen in May!

What does this mean for the 2022-23 fishing season?
Our advice: Plan early.

Experienced anglers know that the smoothest fishing holidays are done well in advance. If you are interested to fish New Zealand our experts can help. We have planning trips to New Zealand since 1990 and would love the opportunity to make your fishing dream a reality.

Contact the experts today!

Experience NZ fly fishing at its best. New Zealand travel specialists- arranging fly fishing trips, accommodations & expert guides since 1990. Enquire today.

06/03/2020

Want a bit more social distancing on your next trip? Try guided backcountry fishing: reached by helicopter or rugged road, these locations provide access to remote freshwater rivers and include a nights’ accommodation, with meals. Definitely an experience in beautiful isolation!

05/11/2020

Jill R. joined three generations of family at a and snagged this trout while on the river with relatives. The family that fishes together clearly has the most fun together!

05/11/2020

Papatūānuku (our earth mother) is Breathing

Start your week with this stunning reminder of New Zealand's natural beauty (all those rivers!) and what will be waiting for you when the time is right to travel again. Visit Auckland

Sit at a distance, stand as one. When the time is right, we welcome you. But for now, listen. Papatūānuku (our earth mother) is breathing. ------------------...

05/07/2020

The fly fishing season may have ended in New Zealand, but the fish photos keep coming! Mr. Griffith and guide caught a “lunch fish”- the biggest catch of his vacation!

05/06/2020

New Zealand Defeats CV19, So Where Do We Go from Here? - The Best of New Zealand

Wondering about the future of travel - and fishing - in New Zealand? Read the latest update from our The Best of New Zealand team.

New Zealand has defeated CV19 (Corona virus) so when will its borders be open to tourists?

02/26/2020

Mr Kemp displaying a massive courtesy of Many thanks for choosing

02/10/2020

Jeff with a beautiful fish & enjoying a nice day

01/29/2020

Colleen with a great smile and beautiful New Zealand Start planning your trip for 2020/21 and make a few nice fishing memories of your own!

01/18/2020

Lily displays a great fish and accompanying smile while A family trip not soon to be forgotten for sure! All the best from

01/17/2020

Woah! Mr. Carter shows off a fantastic South Island brown from his recent trip. Interested to do the same? Contact an expert and book now for 2021!

01/16/2020

Ms Wies displaying an incredible Kingfish. Congrats!

01/14/2020

Me Sanders proudly displaying his on Great stuff!

01/13/2020

Mr Conrad said was a new passion when planning his trip to ... we think he’s got the bug now. Great fish!

01/09/2020

Grant holding his beautiful North Island Rainbow. Sharp hat too!

12/24/2019

You know that anticipation seconds before the fish rises and snaps your fly? The guide cracks “STRIKE!” and you raise the rod to feel the weight at the end of your line? You don’t? You should. Cullen did in this pic and that smile doesn’t stop when you release the fish either. Call one of our experts and start planning your 2020/2021 trip to New Zealand!

12/18/2019

Mr. Clark is definitely Hat of the Week in this beautiful pic with Tim

11/28/2019

...along the unsealed road within Molesworth Station and the variety of terrain to fish in NZ

11/24/2019

Only a short few weeks until the amazing Villa accommodation becomes available We can’t post details as it would spoil the fun. Contact us in December for more info...All I can say is “woah” @ Stonefly Lodge

11/12/2019

Nice coverage of New Zealand in this issue of Destinations!

FISH YOUR DREAMS

Fly Fisherman is proud to present Destinations . . . a 120-page, square-bound fly-fishing travel guide that will be cherished, saved, and read over and over again in living rooms, fly shops, and fine fishing lodges around the world.

Exploring the world with a fly rod in your hand is the best way to see forgotten flats in faraway oceans, clear rivers in the Amazon, and little-known trout streams on continents with rich histories and cultures. Destinations magazine gives you an insider’s look at the finest fishing opportunities on the planet. If you are booking a trip for 2020 this is a must read.

Print edition is AVAILABLE NOW at retail outlets and osgnewsstand.com. Apps will be available soon, stay tuned!

Many thanks to all who contributed!

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08/16/2019

Great Stonefly Early Season Specials Just Released!
https://mailchi.mp/5da4ce359b13/stonefly-early-season-special

08/13/2019

Pretty funny video... how to make an awesome and award winning fly fishing video!

https://bit.ly/2NaJq0P

08/06/2019

Because every ‘personal best’ is worth sharing! Hook your own record-breaking fish (whatever your record might be) on a 2019-20 trip to New Zealand - call one of our experts to start planning!

07/17/2019

Fishing By Numbers- Newspaper article features Owen River Lodge

Click below to read last weekend's article about Owen River Lodge. Since first opening to guests in the early 2000s this lodge has become synonymous with not only fantastic fishing but luxury accommodations on the South Island of New Zealand.

https://www.bestofnzflyfishing.com/blog/fishing-by-numbers-newspaper-article-features-owen-river-lodge

Fishing By Numbers- Newspaper article features Owen River Lodge