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Fish & Cruise Wanaka
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Fish & Cruise Wanaka

Wanaka, New Zealand
25+ reviews
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.

Charter

Rating

4.9
44 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (44)

Showing 1 – 5 of 44 reviews
  • 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 • 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

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Chinook Salmon
  • Justin Giteau
    Justin Giteau
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding experience

    2 Hour Trip - 1 - 5 people - 2:00 PM • 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

  • 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 • 3 adults

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

  • Bookings P
    Bookings P
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    October fishing trip

    3 Hour Trip – 1 to 5 People • 4 adults • 2 children
    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Chinook Salmon
  • 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 • 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 Charter operator

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

Real catches shared by our community

  • Fish & Cruise Wanaka
    Fish & Cruise WanakaWanaka
    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
  • Fish & Cruise Wanaka
    Fish & Cruise WanakaWanaka
    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.
  • Fish & Cruise Wanaka
    Fish & Cruise WanakaWanaka
    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.
  • Fish & Cruise Wanaka
    Fish & Cruise WanakaWanaka
    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.
  • Fish & Cruise Wanaka
    Fish & Cruise WanakaWanaka
    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.
  • Fish & Cruise Wanaka
    Fish & Cruise WanakaWanaka
    Half day with gino
    Fish 1
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Robin K.
    Robin K.
    Very friendly and helpful skipper who knows the area very well
  • Fish & Cruise Wanaka
    Fish & Cruise WanakaWanaka
    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.
  • Fish & Cruise Wanaka
    Fish & Cruise WanakaWanaka
    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 .
  • Fish & Cruise Wanaka
    Fish & Cruise WanakaWanaka
    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.
  • Fish & Cruise Wanaka
    Fish & Cruise WanakaWanaka
    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.

Fishing reports

Three anglers proudly displaying their Rainbow Trout catches while fishing on a scenic lake.

Lake Wanaka Trout Fishing

Jan 7, 2017 • Wanaka
An awesome morning on the lake with some nice rainbow trout caught on the ever popular black and gold toby.Fish were down deep so we needed all 10 colours on the lead lines as well as some of the backing line. Conditions were only average but there is still trout for lunch today.
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An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying a large Brown Trout while fishing on a scenic lake surrounded by mountains.

Fishing Lake Wanaka

Dec 3, 2016 • Wanaka
The photos above show the results from five of our recent fishing trips on Lake Wanaka. All caught while trolling at a depth of 12 to 15 metres.What hooks did we use,join us for some time on the lake and find out,we will prepare and cook your catch onboard or you can take your fish away with you,you will not be disappointed.
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