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3 hours
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Lake Mapourika holds great stock of New Zealand Brown Trout and Wild Sea-Run Salmon. The calm waters and scenic views will keep all anglers entertained. Our unique comfortable tour boat makes fishing and excellent activity rain or shine.
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Fishing License
Coffee and/or Tea
Fishing Equipment
Lake Mapourika’s calm reflective waters are home to many fish such as Trout and Wild Salmon. Enjoy fishing on our comfortable full covered tour boat, with toilet facilities and warm refreshments onboard. Experience the beauty of Lake Mapourika while trolling silently past 900-year-old Kahikatea trees and Native Birdsong while you wait for a nibble on the line! Fishing techniques include trolling, harling and spinning. You may keep your catch if it’s legal and in season, otherwise, we will catch and release. All fishing equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary.
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Randall C,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
Very friendly and entertaining guide that knew all the good spots for the best chance of catching fish and we did!
david l,
Feb 10, 2025
- Viator
"Fishing" on a dead lake. Tour guides spent most of their time talking to each other about thier travels and plans. Knew from the minute we got on the boat they had t caught a fish in weeks or months. By the end of it no one even bothered watching the lines for well over an hour plus. There is a reason they are the only boat on the lake...
Operated by Franz Josef Wilderness Tours