2026 Guided Fly Fishing Tour in New Zealand

There’s something truly magical about walking along a crystal-clear stream, spotting a five-pound brown trout finning gently in the current, and watching it rise to take a perfectly presented dry fly.

This is the kind of fly fishing that dreams are made of—and it’s exactly what awaits in Southland, New Zealand.

Matt recently returned from a week exploring this fly fishing paradise to round out the 2025 trout season. What he experienced was nothing short of spectacular.

“It’s pretty exciting to walk up a small stream, see a fish between three and five pounds—and sometimes more—and watch it come up and eat a dry fly,” says Matt. “It really doesn’t get much better than that.”

We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 Guided Fly Fishing Tour to New Zealand, taking place from January 25 to February 1, 2026.

This exclusive trip is designed to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime fly fishing experience.

What’s Included

This all-inclusive tour offers everything you need for an unforgettable week on the water:

• Six full days of guided fly fishing in Southland’s finest rivers and streams
• Comfortable, lodge-style accommodation
• All meals prepared for you
• Transport to and from fishing locations throughout the week

All you need to do is get yourself to Queenstown, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Limited Availability

With minimal spots now available, this is an intimate and highly personalised experience. Whether you’re looking to tick a dream destination off your bucket list or simply improve your sight fishing skills in one of the world’s most scenic environments, this trip offers a unique opportunity to do both.

Why Southland?

Southland’s reputation for trophy trout and clear, wadable waters makes it a top-tier destination for fly fishers worldwide. The region is known for its challenging yet rewarding sight fishing, often with single dry flies to selective trout. It’s a technical and visual style of fishing that demands patience and skill—but rewards you with unforgettable moments on the water.

How to Book

If this sounds like the kind of adventure you’ve always wanted to do, we recommend getting in touch quickly to secure your spot.

Contact us via the Trout Tales contact page or email Matt directly to register your interest.

This is more than just a fishing trip—it’s a chance to immerse yourself in some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes while pursuing wild trout in their natural habitat - we hope to see you there.