Trout and salmon in this environment are renowned for their size, cunning and fighting qualities! Whether wanting to introduce your family to canal fishing, a short stop traveller, or a more focused angler wanting to improve your catch , Fishing Guides Twizel would be pleased to tailor a guided adventure to suit your timeframe and level of experience. We offer short trips (2 hours minimum) up to full day.

Fishing Guides Twizel focus on proven techniques, enhancing angler skills and knowledge of the fishery. We use unique fly/streamer patterns designed by our Senior Guide Bruce and want you to have an enjoyable time, surrounded by views of pristine lakes and mountains!

Tailored Tuition

Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced angler, we offer personalised tuition on rod/reel set up, effective casting, line management and specialised drift fishing. We supply quality fishing equipment for your enjoyment. Feel free to bring along your favourite rod if you prefer!

Twizel World Record Brown Trout 

Fish caught in Twizel can exceed your imagination! A world record brown trout landed on Lake Ruataniwha was verified to weigh over 46lb. Our Senior Fishing Guide Bruce has personally landed numerous large fish, including this 42lb brown trout below. These fish are not easy to catch! Fishing Guides Twizel can show you where these fish reside and proven techniques to hook up! 

Outside of the trophy sized fish present in the canals, Lakes Ruataniwha and Benmore are home to large numbers of trout and salmon. We can show you the best locations and proven techniques for success.

Exclusive Streamer Patterns and Refined Strategies

Fishing Guides Twizel utilise our own unique streamer patterns, which have proven effective! We appreciate the subtleties in technique needed for each fishing location. Refined strategies mean we have done the groundwork for you!

Beautiful Alpine Scenery