Fly Fish at Lochy River, Queenstown, New Zealand

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New Zealand’s South Island presents some of the most famous and productive Fly Fishing rivers in the world. One such highly regarded location is the mouth of the Lochy River where it meets iconic Lake Wakatipu in the Otago region of New Zealand’s South Island at the Lake’s extreme southern end. Lake Wakatipu, along with the rivers by which it is fed, is known throughout the world as an exciting place to fish for Brown and Rainbow trout along with Locked Salmon. The Lochy River mouth is only reachable by boat or helicopter insuring that fishing in this area is somewhat limited permitting the fish to grow to adrenalin pumping size. Access to the Lochy River is primarily from Queenstown with many hotels, lodges and adventure companies providing accommodations and support for Fly Fishing excursions. Queenstown is on the path of adventure seekers the world over and is easily reached from most everywhere through Christchurch. Fly Fishing enthusiasts will find many highly trained and well-equipped guides in the area, some of which have cult-like followings among Fly Fishermen around world for their background and skill. The guides can provide boats, 4-wheel drive vehicles and access to helicopters, along with the local knowledge needed to be able to fish the most productive spots. Day-trips and overnight excursions are among the options available for fishing adventures. Dry Fly Fishing is generally the preferred method and some flies unique to New Zealand are included among the most successful bait. Your dream of pursuing your passion for Fly Fishing at one of the most productive locations on New Zealand’s South Island can be fulfilled by adding the trip to Fly Fish at Lochy River to your list. Tie this in with your trip of a lifetime to experience all that is New Zealand and spend some time practicing your casting technique between planning all the exciting details.

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