20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

Highlights

  • Unique glacial-fed braided systems
  • Spectacular wilderness scenery

Proximity

Best time of Year

  • Nov - Apr

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $500.00 - $675.00
Other charges angle-down

A Fish and Game fishing licence will need to be purchased to allow you to fish in New Zealand

About

Canterbury is the supreme salmon fishing destination in New Zealand and a haven for salmon fishing trips, with the top 4 plentiful rivers less than 90 minutes from Christchurch International Airport.

Your fishing guide, Ben Haywood, is based in Christchurch and specialises in catching Chinook salmon, averaging 15lb in the spectacular and extensive braided river systems of Canterbury. He offers tailor made fishing trips, using only top quality equipment and he prides himself on delivering an outstanding fishing experience to remember.

Ben also offers guided trout fishing trips to the very scenic and remote Canterbury High Country and the wilderness of the West Coast of the South Island.

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Access

  • Well-maintained 4WD vehicle
  • Access to jet boat and helicopter can be arranged at clients expense

Your Guide

  • Ben is a member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association
  • Ben specialises in targeting and catching wild Chinook salmon (averaging 15lb) in Canterbury’s glacial-fed braided river systems
  • Ben offers tailor-made packages to suit the novice through to the most experienced angler, and uses only top quality gear.

Facilities and Features

Proximity to town: I will pick up and return clients from accommodation in or near Christchurch City

Location

24 Rotherham Drive, Christchurch, New Zealand.

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I will pick up and return clients from accommodation in or near Christchurch City

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