New Zealand Fly Fishing Guides

GUIDED FISHING AT ITS BEST

New Zealand Fly Fishing Escape’s fly fishing guides are run by wilderness expert Ben Haywood. Ben has over 25 years’ experience in trout and salmon fishing.

All fishing guides are dedicated, energetic and have years of experience fly fishing in the pristine streams and rivers located in the Canterbury High Country and West Coast regions. They use this vast local knowledge to personally customise each guided fishing trip, providing the ultimate New Zealand fly fishing experience.

Whether you are a novice, recreational or experienced angler, our fly fishing guides look forward to sharing their knowledge and expertise with you, maximising your time stalking our wild trout and creating life-long memories.

What We Offer

PEACE OF MIND

Top Vehicles & Safety

Each trout fishing guide is a member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association (NZPFGA) and operates a well-maintained 4WD. They carry all commercial insurances, including liability, and have attained a current First Aid Certificate.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

All the Know-How

With years of experience, our New Zealand fly fishing guides have a vast knowledge of the rivers, weather patterns and stream entomology. As locals they always know where to find the best spots so even novice anglers can hook into their first trout.

WORLD-CLASS FISHING GROUNDS

True Wilderness Experience

Your trout fishing guide will take you to crystal-clear spring creeks, small remote freestone rivers or an alpine lake. Whichever location you choose, you are guaranteed to fish in an environment that is nothing short of breath-taking.

What people

SAY ABOUT US

Ben was one of the best guides I have been fishing with, knew the rivers really well and even better where the fish liked to hang out. He put me on the fish within the half hour on the river and the action did stop all day. In fact by the end of the day I was had lost count of how many we caught and if not for all the photos Ben took throughout the day I would not have realized how many we actually put in the net.

SCOTT

Colorado

I have never fished with anyone who is able to spot fish better than my guide Ben Haywood. He put me on multiple large rainbows in only a half-day fishing trip. It was a first-class experience and a fly fishing trip of a lifetime. Thank you Ben.

ADAM BORG

USA

I hired 3 different guides during my New Zealand fly fishing adventure. Ben was the best of all of them. He is knowledgeable, patient and very skillful. He organises everything so well for you that you will definitely enjoy the fly fishing trip. He will take you out on the best streams of Southern New Zealand. He will share his knowledge and you will definitely catch some trophy-size trout. I had a great time fishing with Ben. Highly recommended!

OMER ZAMIR

Canada

Our day fly fishing for trout with Ben Haywood was absolutely wonderful. As novice fly fishers we were a little concerned we wouldn’t be up to the task but with Ben’s advice and assistance we soon felt comfortable and relaxed, and we were onto the fish in no time. Ben’s knowledge of the river system was outstanding and his encouragement and expertise ensured we had a fun, exciting and thoroughly enjoyable day.

TRISH

Australia

Fishing with Ben was the highlight of my 3-week trip to New Zealand. Ben was there 20 minutes early to pick me up. It was a 45-minute drive to where we started fishing. Gorgeous scenery throughout the fishing experience. We hiked into a gorge and fished 3 different rivers. Fish were plentiful, caught several and had fun. Ben knows the hotspots and when the fish were not biting on one fly, he knew what fly to switch to. He is very safety-conscience, carried medical supplies and evac phone in case of emergency. Even this 70-year-old fisherman could not have found a better fishing guide and partner anywhere.

NEIL STANLEY

USA

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