Private Tour

Expert Fly Fishing Adventures with Matt Butler from Te Anau

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore the pristine rivers of New Zealand's South Island with expert guide Matt Butler, who brings over 20 years of fly fishing experience to every trip. Specializing in sight fishing for wild Brown and Rainbow Trout, Matt ensures a tailored experience focused on visible fish, enhancing your angling skills in the process. Whether you opt for a single day of fishing or a multi-day expedition, each adventure is designed to elevate your technique while immersing you in stunning landscapes. Discover the best fishing spots and local insights from a passionate guide dedicated to your success.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Experience a great day on a river within 1 hours drive of Te Anau. Great if you are short on time or just want a taste of NZ Fly Fishing. Your guide Matt will pick you up from your accommodation and then head to the best water for the day, taking in account the conditions. You will spend the day walking/wading the river in search of wild trout which we will spot and target with our chosen flies. No matter what happens, you will leave the day a better angler than when you started. I focus on improving casting, technique and hookup success so you can fish better always.

What‘s Included

Lunch

Fly Fishing Rod/Reel & Flies

Footwear & Clothing

Fishing Licence

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Expert Fly Fishing Adventures with Matt Butler from Te Anau

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Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Brilliant
nathansC5512LP,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Matt is the best in the Southwest. Went on a trip with my wife for our honeymoon. Matt is an expert guide and it was obvious he knew the water like the back of his hand. He was constantly surveying the water, trying different flies but not wasting time on fish that weren’t eating. Something that really stood out to me about Matt was that he wasn’t just putting on flies and telling us where to cast, which is what most guides do where I’m from. Matt explained what he was observing, from fish locations, to their behaviors, water conditions, etc. He also went into detail about how sport fishing worked in NZ, the laws/ethics, etc. It was a great new and unfamiliar way for me to experience flyfishing. There’s a lot I could say but overall, we did well on the river. learned a lot and caught a lot. Awesome, awesome experience. Matt is the man.