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59 Lakeside Road
Wanaka, New Zealand
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 meal 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 a captain who has over 15 years of professional experience and a passion that goes back to being a child. On his 5th birthday, he received his first rod as a present, and he still has it. These charters are a reflection of his love for fishing and the surrounding area of Lake Wanaka.
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 fishfinder 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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
+21Angler rating
38
2
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
91%
Showing 1 - 5 of 40 reviews
Showing: 5 of 40 reviews
Peter Jackson
Upper Coomera, QLD
5.0
Verified
Half Day Fishing on Lake Wanaka
3 Hour Trip – Private on September 23, 2019 • 2 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.
Response from Captain
October 15, 2019
Hi Peter thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your second time around with us - looking forward to the next one! Cheers.
0
James Mcneilly
Kiama Downs, NSW
5.0
Verified
Great half day out fishing on Lake Wanaka
3 Hour Trip – 2 People on December 5, 2018 • 2 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:
0
Neva Short
Wanaka, New Zealand
5.0
Verified
3 hour a.m. with Gino & Emma on Lake Wanaka
3 Hour Trip – 2 People on November 21, 2018 • 2 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:
Response from Captain
November 25, 2018
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
2
Zoe Hannah
Los Angeles, CA
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Gino
3 Hour Trip – 2 People on September 30, 2020 • 2 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
0
Thomas Thrasher
Huntington Beach, CA
5.0
Verified
Three hour trip with Gino
3 Hour Trip – 2 People on January 10, 2019 • 2 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.
Response from Captain
January 15, 2019
Hi Thomas, thanks so much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your time out on the lake with us. Thanks again, Emma
0
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
+21Angler rating
38
2
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
91%
Showing 1 - 5 of 40 reviews
Showing: 5 of 40 reviews
Peter Jackson
Upper Coomera, QLD
5.0
Verified
Half Day Fishing on Lake Wanaka
3 Hour Trip – Private on September 23, 2019 • 2 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.
Response from Captain
October 15, 2019
Hi Peter thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your second time around with us - looking forward to the next one! Cheers.
0
James Mcneilly
Kiama Downs, NSW
5.0
Verified
Great half day out fishing on Lake Wanaka
3 Hour Trip – 2 People on December 5, 2018 • 2 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:
0
Neva Short
Wanaka, New Zealand
5.0
Verified
3 hour a.m. with Gino & Emma on Lake Wanaka
3 Hour Trip – 2 People on November 21, 2018 • 2 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:
Response from Captain
November 25, 2018
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
2
Zoe Hannah
Los Angeles, CA
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Gino
3 Hour Trip – 2 People on September 30, 2020 • 2 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
0
Thomas Thrasher
Huntington Beach, CA
5.0
Verified
Three hour trip with Gino
3 Hour Trip – 2 People on January 10, 2019 • 2 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.
Response from Captain
January 15, 2019
Hi Thomas, thanks so much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your time out on the lake with us. Thanks again, Emma
0
FAQs about Fish & Cruise Wanaka
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5 personsBoat length
23 ftYear built
2008Boat manufacturer
ReflexBoat type
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EvinrudePowered by
1 x 150HP