Captain
Dale Burrows

Member since February 2017 Franz Josef / Waiau, New Zealand
Background
Dale has been guiding for many years and since returning to New Zealand from his travels has started his own company which he runs with his wife Bronwyn. They are well versed in different guiding techniques and will happily share their knowledge of the region’s history, ecology, and glaciation.

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Franz Josef / Waiau, New Zealand
Background
Dale has been guiding for many years and since returning to New Zealand from his travels has started his own company which he runs with his wife Bronwyn. They are well versed in different guiding techniques and will happily share their knowledge of the region’s history, ecology, and glaciation.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(9 reviews)
Franz Josef / Waiau
Trips from US $121

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
67%
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Erika S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great way to spend the day!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (PM) on September 2, 2024
Our family had a wonderful time with Captain Joe. Although, we did not catch any fish the time on the boat was fantastic. He...
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Sam R.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Rainy, no fish, but kinda fun

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on March 12, 2024
Donโ€™t expect too much in the successful fishing department if the weather isnโ€™t good.
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Dillon K.
Christchurch, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip with Capt Dale

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Evening on February 14, 2023
3hour fishing trip with my wife and 4 other guests. Captain Dale was friendly and informative, eagerly sharing knowledge and...
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Roseanne G.
Christchurch, 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 Captain Dale!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) on October 5, 2022
Great trip, relaxed, informative and I caught some fish - 6 salmon hubby caught 3 salmon. Dale was friendly, professional...
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Mike B.
Nelson, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A great morning on the water with Captain Dale

3 Hour Trip (AM) on March 30, 2017
What a great way to start the day. My partner and I signed up, along with another man and his 7 year old son. My partner wasnโ€™t...
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