Fish & Cruise Wanaka
Fish & Cruise Wanaka
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!
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Javier Segovia GarzaRepeat angler5.0VerifiedIncredible fishing
3 Hour Trip – 1 to 5 People on August 31, 2026 • 3 adultsAmazing fishing hete in Wanaka. Caught a huge salmon and both species of trout.
Fi Smith5.0VerifiedMorning with Gino
2 Hour Trip – 2 People on October 26, 2019 • 2 adultsFabulous 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 Chan5.0Verified3hours with Captain Gino
3 Hour Trip – 1 to 5 People on December 29, 2019 • 3 adultsCaptain 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 Kienzle5.0Verified3 hour trip with Gino
3 Hour Trip – 2 People Exclusive on October 16, 2019 • 2 adultsPerfect 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 Allchin5.0Verified
Great morning out with Captain Gino
2 Hour Trip - 1 - 5 people on June 11, 2018 • 5 adultsBeautiful day, Captain Gino was very informative and made for a great experience which I would thoroughly recommend, thank you for a brilliant morning .
- Robin Kamp5.0Verified
Half day with gino
3 Hour Trip – 2 People Exclusive on November 12, 2018 • 2 adultsVery friendly and helpful skipper who knows the area very well
Janelle Paterson5.0VerifiedAn arvo with Davey
3 Hour Trip – 1 to 5 People on July 14, 2017 • 2 adultsPristine 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 Birdine5.0VerifiedMorning fishing with Alan on Lake Wanaka
2.5 Hour Fishing Trip on November 3, 2017 • 2 adultsWas a great trip. Alan was friendly and knowledgeable and we would highly recommend.
Peter JacksonRepeat angler5.0VerifiedHalf Day Fishing on Lake Wanaka
3 Hour Trip – Private on September 23, 2019 • 2 adultsSecond 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.
James McneillyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat half day out fishing on Lake Wanaka
3 Hour Trip – 2 People Exclusive on December 5, 2018 • 2 adultsMy 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.
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Amazing fishing hete in Wanaka. Caught a huge salmon and both species of trout.
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.
Hi Peter thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your second time around with us - looking forward to the next one! Cheers.
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.
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?!
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
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
FAQs about Fish & Cruise Wanaka
- 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)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Lake fishing (Wanaka New Zealand)
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
Your operator
Wanaka, New Zealand
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.
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