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Fish & Cruise Wanaka 

4.9
(44 reviews)
 59 Lakeside Road, Wanaka, 9305, New Zealand–
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Fish & Cruise Wanaka 

Wanaka, New Zealand
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23 ft
5
4.9
(44 reviews)
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Fish & Cruise Wanaka provides a classic Kiwi adventure everyone should experience in their lives. You will not only fish and enjoy the scenery of this picturesque lake, but you’ll also enjoy a freshly cooked fish onboard. For at the end of the trip, the captain will clean and cook your catch on the boat, so you can have a truly authentic experience.  The charter is run by Father and son duo David and Courtney.

Fishing will be done aboard a Reflex commercial boat with the capacity for 5 guests. It is powered by a 150 HP Evinrude engine, which makes it pretty fast and reliable on the water. It is equipped with all the safety and electronics required to make your trip a safe and successful one. You can use the fish finder to locate the best spots where the fish swim in schools, and by following the captain’s recommendations, you will be able to boat lots of them.

Lake Wanaka has a healthy population of Quinnat Salmon, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. You will be catching these species using the fishing gear provided by the captain, including rods, reels, tackle, and bait. Whether you are a novice angler or a pro, you will have a good time aboard by soaking up the scenery, breathing in the fresh air and catching delicious fish.

Get ready for your New Zealand adventure, join Fish & Cruise Wanaka and have the time of your life!  Have a look at Fish Cruise Wanaka face book page as it is posting all the recent trips with catch.  We hope to see you soon!
Operating Spring/Summer hours departing 6.30am or 5.00pm

Fish & Cruise Wanaka provides a classic Kiwi adventure everyone should experience in their lives. You will not only fish and enjoy the scenery of this picturesque lake, but you’ll also enjoy a freshly cooked fish onboard. For at the end of the trip, the captain will clean and cook your catch on the boat, so you can have a truly authentic experience.  The charter is run by Father and son duo David and Courtney.

Fishing will be done aboard a Reflex commercial boat with the capacity for 5 guests. It is powered by a 150 HP Evinrude engine, which makes it pretty fast and reliable on the water. It is equipped with all the safety and electronics required to make your trip a safe and successful one. You can use the fish finder to locate the best spots where the fish swim in schools, and by following the captain’s recommendations, you will be able to boat lots of them.

Lake Wanaka has a healthy population of Quinnat Salmon, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout. You will be catching these species using the fishing gear provided by the captain, including rods, reels, tackle, and bait. Whether you are a novice angler or a pro, you will have a good time aboard by soaking up the scenery, breathing in the fresh air and catching delicious fish.

Get ready for your New Zealand adventure, join Fish & Cruise Wanaka and have the time of your life!  Have a look at Fish Cruise Wanaka face book page as it is posting all the recent trips with catch.  We hope to see you soon!
Operating Spring/Summer hours departing 6.30am or 5.00pm

Fish & Cruise Wanaka
Charter Operator
Fish & Cruise Wanaka
13 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Child friendly
Ice box
What this charter offers
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Child friendly
Ice box

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
2 Hour Trip - 1 - 5 people
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (9:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Salmon (Chinook)
US $221
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Trip – 1 to 5 People
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 4:00 PM)
US $243
Shared tour: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
44 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (26)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
91%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

Reviews (44)

  • Hansam Yu
    Hansam Yu
    New Zealand
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    great way to end the trip

    3 Hour Trip – 1 to 5 People on November 9, 2026 • 4 adults

    Had the most wonderful experience fishing. Courtney was wonderful, informative and very supportive. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a pleasant time fishing

  • Javier Segovia Garza
    Javier Segovia Garza
    Repeat angler
    mx
    Nuevo Leon, Mexico
    Member since 2026
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible fishing

    3 Hour Trip – 1 to 5 People on August 31, 2026 • 3 adults

    Amazing fishing hete in Wanaka. Caught a huge salmon and both species of trout.

  • Fi Smith
    Fi Smith
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Morning with Gino

    2 Hour Trip – 2 People on October 26, 2019 • 2 adults

    Fabulous morning. Gino was a fabulous guide, knowledgeable about the area and the fishing. We even had our fresh trout cooked up on the BBQ. Delicious! I would highly recommend Gino as a guide and the fishing experience that is provided. Great value for money and totally worth the early morning start. Thank you, we will definitely do next time we are in Wanaka.

  • Tk Chan
    Tk Chan
    hk
    Hong Kong SAR China
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    3hours with Captain Gino

    3 Hour Trip – 1 to 5 People on December 29, 2019 • 3 adults

    Captain Gino is awesome, he is very professional and friendly. We catch few trout during the fishing tour. Don’t miss it if you will go Lake Wanaka.

  • Robyn Kienzle
    Robyn Kienzle
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    3 hour trip with Gino

    3 Hour Trip – 2 People Exclusive on October 16, 2019 • 2 adults

    Perfect weather. Gino really looked after us. He knows his stuff so we caught both brown and rainbow trout. The one he cooked on board was delicious.

  • Russell Allchin
    Russell Allchin
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified

    Great morning out with Captain Gino

    2 Hour Trip - 1 - 5 people on June 11, 2018 • 5 adults

    Beautiful day, Captain Gino was very informative and made for a great experience which I would thoroughly recommend, thank you for a brilliant morning .

  • Robin Kamp
    Robin Kamp
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2018
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with gino

    3 Hour Trip – 2 People Exclusive on November 12, 2018 • 2 adults

    Very friendly and helpful skipper who knows the area very well

  • Janelle Paterson
    Janelle Paterson
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    An arvo with Davey

    3 Hour Trip – 1 to 5 People on July 14, 2017 • 2 adults

    Pristine environment, knowledgeable and friendly captain. Memory of a lifetime, even had our catch cooked for us. Can,t wait to do it all again. Ian Australia

  • Keisha Birdine
    Keisha Birdine
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    Morning fishing with Alan on Lake Wanaka

    2.5 Hour Fishing Trip on November 3, 2017 • 2 adults

    Was a great trip. Alan was friendly and knowledgeable and we would highly recommend.

  • Justin Giteau
    Justin Giteau
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding experience

    2 Hour Trip - 1 - 5 people - 2:00 PM on October 13, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Courtney was a great host and took us all around the lake in search of fish. Thanks for making our first fishing experience a pleasing one

FAQs about Fish & Cruise Wanaka

Fish & Cruise Wanaka offers the following trips to customers:
  • NZ $200 per person - 2 Hour Trip - 1 - 5 people (2 hours)
  • NZ $200 per person - 2 Hour Trip - 1 - 5 people - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
  • NZ $220 per person - 3 Hour Trip – 1 to 5 People (3 hours)
  • NZ $220 per person - 3 Hour Trip – 1 to 5 People - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
When you book a trip with Fish & Cruise Wanaka, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fish & Cruise Wanaka include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
Fish & Cruise Wanaka offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Wanaka New Zealand)
Fish & Cruise Wanaka offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Fish & Cruise Wanaka include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Your operator

Fish & Cruise Wanaka
Fish & Cruise Wanaka
Wanaka, New Zealand
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
44 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2016
This Family Business of Father and sons, is back up and running after a few years of rest after COVID hit our shores. Jeno our amazing Captain along with David the owner of Fish and Cruise Wanaka have managed to secure Skipper Courtney to continue this wonderful business. Visit the Facebook page of Fish and Cruise Wanaka for up to date pictures of our recent trips. We hope to see you soon.
Fish & Cruise Wanaka
Fish & Cruise Wanaka
Fully verified
2
reports
44
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
This Family Business of Father and sons, is back up and running after a few years of rest after COVID hit our shores. Jeno our amazing Captain along with David the owner of Fish and Cruise Wanaka have managed to secure Skipper Courtney to continue this wonderful business. Visit the Facebook page of Fish and Cruise Wanaka for up to date pictures of our recent trips. We hope to see you soon.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • A large collection of speckled trout and other saltwater fish arranged on a landing net aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Brown Trout
    Hansam Y.
    Hansam Y.
    Had the most wonderful experience fishing. Courtney was wonderful, informative and very supportive. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a pleasant time fishing
  • Young angler proudly displaying two large trout while fishing on a scenic lake, surrounded by mountains.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Brown Trout
    Javier S.
    Javier S.
    Amazing fishing hete in Wanaka. Caught a huge salmon and both species of trout.
  • An angler casting a line into the serene waters surrounded by mountainous terrain, showcasing the tranquil fishing environment.
    Tk C.
    Tk C.
    Captain Gino is awesome, he is very professional and friendly. We catch few trout during the fishing tour. Don’t miss it if you will go Lake Wanaka.
  • An angler proudly displaying a Brown Trout while fishing in a scenic lake surrounded by mountains.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Brown Trout
    Fi S.
    Fi S.
    Fabulous morning. Gino was a fabulous guide, knowledgeable about the area and the fishing. We even had our fresh trout cooked up on the BBQ. Delicious! I would highly recommend Gino as a guide and the fishing experience that is provided. Great value for money and totally worth the early morning start. Thank you, we will definitely do next time we are in Wanaka.
  • A selection of freshly caught Speckled Trout displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Robyn K.
    Robyn K.
    Perfect weather. Gino really looked after us. He knows his stuff so we caught both brown and rainbow trout. The one he cooked on board was delicious.
  • Half day with gino
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Robin K.
    Robin K.
    Very friendly and helpful skipper who knows the area very well
  • A fisherman capturing the serene landscape while fishing on a calm lake, with mountains in the background and a fishing rod in action.
    Jenny P.
    Jenny P.
    The trip was one of the highlights of our NZ holiday. Every effort was made to find us the fish, and having the rainbow trout cooked for us on the boat topped off the experience.
  • Great morning out with Captain Gino
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Brown Trout
    Russell A.
    Russell A.
    Beautiful day, Captain Gino was very informative and made for a great experience which I would thoroughly recommend, thank you for a brilliant morning .
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Brown Trout while fishing on a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Brown Trout
    Isto N.
    Isto N.
  • Morning fishing with Alan on Lake Wanaka
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Chinook Salmon
    Keisha B.
    Keisha B.
    Was a great trip. Alan was friendly and knowledgeable and we would highly recommend.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Reflex
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
2 x 150HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 Bank transfer