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Queenstown Fishing - Nikita

Queenstown Fishing welcomes you aboard the Nikita for a day fishing the stunning Lake Wakatipu. Head out onto these crystal-clear waters to battle freshwater game fish like Chinook Salmon, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout. There are also big Longfin Eels and a wide range of birds to look out for during your time onboard.

Skipper Simon offers a variety of packages, allowing everyone to find the perfect trip to fit their schedule and budget. Shared charters are a great way to enjoy the lake’s wonderful fishing and meet new friends in the process. Already have a group together? Book out the boat on a private charter and bring the whole family along!

The Nikita is the perfect vessel for exploring these calm, clean waters. At almost eight meters long, this sturdy Sea Ranger boat is licensed to carry up to 12 guests, although shared trip are limited to six and private groups are advised to stick to eight to make sure you have the best time.

The Nikita has masses of deck space to get you all battling big fish without fighting for elbow space. Below deck, you have a comfortable cabin with a toilet and room to relax whatever the weather. The boat is stocked with quality tackle from Okuma and Shimano, and features everything from downriggers to a trolling motor to make sure you can enjoy world-class angling.

Trips last either three or six hours, and will get you catching trophy Trout and Salmon. Catch and release is preferred in order to preserve the lake’s fish stock, but you are more than welcome to take some fish away to eat. If you do, Captain Simon will clean and fillet it for you, ready to take home and enjoy.

All trips require a fishing license for everyone on board, which can be purchased for your for an extra $25 per person. Pickup from Hilton can also be arranged for $20 per person, making it even easier to enjoy the lake’s incredible angling.



FAQs about Queenstown Fishing - Nikita

Queenstown Fishing - Nikita offers the following trips to customers:
  • NZ $255 per person - 3 Hour Trip - Shared (AM) MAX 6 (3 hours)
  • NZ $255 per person - 3 Hour Trip - Shared (PM) MAX 6 (3 hours)
  • NZ $410 per person - 6 Hour Trip - Shared (MAX 6) (7 hours)
  • NZ $950 per group, additional NZ $475 per person after 2 guests - 4WD Fly Fishing Experience (9 hours)
  • NZ $950 per group, additional NZ $475 per person after 2 guests - 4WD Softbaiting Experience (9 hours)
  • NZ $1,150 per group - Drift Boat – Spin & Fly Fishing (9 hours)
  • NZ $1,500 per group - 3 Hour Trip - Private (AM) (3 hours)
  • NZ $1,500 per group - 3 Hour Trip - Private (PM) (3 hours)
  • NZ $3,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip - Private (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Queenstown Fishing - Nikita, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Queenstown Fishing - Nikita include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Mainly Okuma, some Shimano.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Chips and biscuits.)
  • Drinks (Tea, coffee, water.)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Queenstown Fishing - Nikita offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing (Backcountry fishing licence will apply.)

Queenstown Fishing - Nikita offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Queenstown Fishing - Nikita include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Meet the Captain

Simon Cruickshank
Queenstown, New Zealand
11 Customer reviews
Member since August 2014
Simon Cruickshank has been fishing and guiding for a quarter of a century in the beautiful freshwater fisheries of Otago and Southland. Simon skippers all his trips with a love and enthusiasm for these local waters that you can't help but get swept up by. He aims to make everyone fall in love with Lake Wakatipu and its many surrounding rivers, just as he did many years ago.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Sea Ranger (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2000. Powered by a 230HP Volvo Penta engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Backcountry fishing licence will apply.

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Mainly Okuma, some Shimano.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Chips and biscuits.
Drinks
Tea, coffee, water.
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days 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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
American Express
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2)
Half day trip with the Simon
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
56%
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Peter N.
Lumsden, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3 hour trip with CAPT Simon

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Shared (AM) MAX 6 on March 21, 2019
Booked a 3 hours Salmon/Trout trip with Capt Simon for 4. Only one of us was an experienced fisherman. The other 3 couldn’t...
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Benjamin T.
Chippenham, United Kingdom
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with the Simon

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Shared (AM) MAX 6 on February 5, 2020
The fishing was a little tough with the recent rainfall but Simon managed to find the fish. Totally wish we booked the 6 hour....
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Anthony T.
Roseville, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4WD fly fishing

VERIFIED   4WD Fly Fishing Experience on February 20, 2020
Awesome day with Simon!  Gotmusnon the fish and was very patient while we learned how to cast.  I would not go anywhere else...
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Paul E.
Invercargill, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

QUEENSTOWN FISHING THE WAY IT SHOULD BE

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Shared (AM) MAX 6 on October 31, 2016
This tip on Lake Wakapitu on board the vessel Nikita with Simon the owner was a great experience and we thoroughly recommend...
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Shannon C.
Wellington, New Zealand
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Private (AM) on June 4, 2019
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