Fish & Cruise Wanaka 

4.9/5 (40 reviews)
 59 Lakeside Road, Wanaka, 9305, New Zealand

Fish & Cruise Wanaka 

Wanaka, New Zealand
23 ft
5
4.9/5 (40 reviews)

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!

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!

Fish & Cruise Wanaka
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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 $234
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 $257
Shared tour: 2 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (24)

What anglers say

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

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Peter Jackson
Peter Jackson
Repeat angler
au
Australia
Member since 2018
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Half Day Fishing on Lake Wanaka
3 Hour Trip – Private on September 23, 20192 adults

Second time round for us and it won't be our last. Captain Juno was both an excellent fishing guide, fisherman, and very knowledgeable about the lake, the fish species and the area in general. The trout fishing is by way of very slow trolling which in itself is an eye opener for an experienced salt water fisho like myself. If you only get to come to Wanaka once, you owe it to yourself to get out on the Lake and do something which not many people get a chance to do back home. Very highly recommended.

Fish & Cruise Wanaka
Response from Charter operator

Hi Peter thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your second time around with us - looking forward to the next one! Cheers.

James Mcneilly
James Mcneilly
Repeat angler
au
Australia
Member since 2018
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great half day out fishing on Lake Wanaka
3 Hour Trip – 2 People Exclusive on December 5, 20182 adults

My mate and I had a very enjoyable morning fishing on Lake Wanaka with Jeno from Fish & Cruise Wanaka. We left at 6 am on a beautiful December morning, just as the sun was coming up. We trolled for 3 hours and caught some lovely brown trout, up to around 4 pound. We kept 2 which we took home and cooked, both tasted lovely. Jeno is a very knowledgeable local who can tell you a lot about the local fishing and history. The boat was ideal for 2 fishermen and the equipment in very good shape. Jeno will even cook the fish on the boat for you if you want to taste your catch. Really enjoyed our morning fishing with Jeno and can thoroughly recommend Fish & Cruise Wanaka.

Reported catch:
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Neva Short
Neva Short
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2018
5.0
Verified
3 hour a.m. with Gino & Emma on Lake Wanaka
3 Hour Trip – 2 People Exclusive on November 21, 20182 adults

Efficient- had our fishing license within minutes & were under way. Great boat! Everything in it's place & very tidy. Knowledgeable about Wanaka & the lake... also, willing to share the info. Great guidance & patience- (trolling Wanaka very different than fly fishing in the Rockies). Awesome chefs- grilled 1 of our freshly caught trouts & prepared 1 to-go for us to cook in our condo that evening. Great multitaskers- landed 2 large trout, cleaned them while grilling another... all simultaneously. Customer service above & beyond- Emma assisted us with some transportation concerns. Gino & Emma make a outstanding team. Work well together & are great company. Add to that: the view was awesome, weather was perfect & the fishing was amazing. Can we go back?!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Fish & Cruise Wanaka
Response from Charter operator

Hi Neva, thanks so much for your review. It was a pleasure having you and Keith onboard on such a stunning morning! You are definitely our good luck charms catching some absolute monsters, and of course you are welcome back any time! Cheers, Emma

Zoe Hannah
Zoe Hannah
nz
New Zealand
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Gino
3 Hour Trip – 2 People Exclusive on September 30, 20202 adults

We had an amazing day fishing with Gino on Lake Wanaka. He was super knowledgeable and made great company for our morning expedition. He guided us to catching three delicious brown trout and encouraged us to keep fishing! Thanks for an awesome day, Gino! - Zoë and Trent

Thomas Thrasher
Thomas Thrasher
us
California, US
Member since 2019
5.0
Verified
Three hour trip with Gino
3 Hour Trip – 2 People Exclusive on January 10, 20192 adults

Gino was awesome. He knew Lake Wanaka like the back of his hand. He put my son and I in the most productive spots, and we started getting bites and catching almost immediately. Even though it was summer, and apparently the slowest time of the year, we managed to catch our limit. Gino is also a good cook and cooked our catch right on the boat for breakfast. A really good experience and I would definitely recommend.

Fish & Cruise Wanaka
Response from Charter operator

Hi Thomas, thanks so much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your time out on the lake with us. Thanks again, Emma

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
Fish & Cruise Wanaka

Wanaka, New Zealand

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
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.

2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
40 Customer reviews
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.

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

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
Wanaka New Zealand

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.

More details

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:

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 Bank transfer