Braided Rivers Fishing Guides

Braided Rivers Fishing Guides, located in West Melton, offers fishing charters for the ultimate fishing adventure. Led by local Christchurch fly-fishing guide Ben Haywood, the company provides tailor-made fishing trips that include fly-fishing for large wild trout or salmon angling in the unique braided rivers of Canterbury. They also offer the opportunity to catch monster trout in the Mackenzie Hydro Canals. Accommodation options are available to enhance the overall experience.

Ben Haywood, the fishing guide, is a member of the prestigious New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association (NZPFGA). With his expertise, he is capable of leading unforgettable adventures that showcase the best of New Zealand's wilderness fishing. The scenery in New Zealand is bound to impress, with pristine rivers, magnificent high country, mountain streams, and crystal-clear spring creeks that create the perfect backdrop for fishing tours.

Whether one is interested in salmon fishing tours, New Zealand fly-fishing trips, trophy trout fishing, or heli fishing adventures, Braided Rivers Fishing Guides can cater to their preferences. Ben Haywood is skilled at creating packages that suit various abilities and desires, ranging from one-day guiding to weekend getaways and multi-day New Zealand fly-fishing trips. Corporate excursions and complementary activities, such as Vineyard visits, can also be arranged.

Trout fishing is one of the specialities of Braided Rivers Fishing Guides. Ben Haywood takes guests to the magnificent Canterbury High Country and West Coast regions, where they can embark on off-the-beaten-track experiences to spot, stalk, and cast to large wild fish. All levels of fishing expertise are welcome, as the goal is to provide New Zealand fly-fishing trips to remember.

For those interested in salmon fishing, Braided Rivers Fishing Guides offers the opportunity to explore the unique braided rivers of Canterbury. With the stunning Southern Alps as a backdrop, guests can cast to wild Chinook (King) Salmon. Ben Haywood's 25 years of experience ensure that he can help participants locate prime salmon holding waters in the more scenic and remote sections of the rivers.

Another highlight is trout fishing in Tekapo's/Twizel's Hydro Canals, which is home to some of the world's largest brown and rainbow trout. Anglers from around the world are drawn to this area, making it a popular bucket-list destination. Between May and September, guests can embark on a canal fishing trip of a lifetime.

For those seeking a unique and breathtaking experience, Braided Rivers Fishing Guides offers heli fishing adventures. These tours include a helicopter flight over the majestic Southern Alps to remote streams in the Canterbury High Country and/or West Coast region. Here, guests can stalk large, wild brown and rainbow trout in crystal-clear mountain streams, surrounded by some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery. These trips allow anglers to access relatively untouched waters that are rarely fished, ensuring an exclusive and unforgettable experience.

In terms of accommodation, Braided Rivers Fishing Guides offers The Alps, a modern, fully self-contained accommodation located in the picturesque alpine village of Arthur's Pass. This exclusive fly-fishing trip accommodation allows guests to stay close to an abundance of premium trout fishing waters, eliminating the need to drive back to the city.

With praise from around the world, Braided Rivers Fishing Guides has established itself as a top choice for those seeking the ultimate fishing adventure in West Melton. Eric Hanssen from Australia is just one of many satisfied customers who have experienced the exceptional service and unforgettable experiences provided by Braided Rivers Fishing Guides.