Hydro Canal Fishing Adventures Tekapo & Twizel
Catch a Once-in-a-Lifetime Trophy Trout (May – September)
Embark on a guided fishing tour in Tekapo or unforgettable Twizel fishing adventure! Just 2.5 hours from Christchurch International Airport, you’ll find the Tekapo and Twizel Hydro Canal System set in a spectacular high-country landscape.
These canals are home to some of the world’s largest brown and rainbow trout, with many fish averaging between 20 and 35lb (9 to 16kg)! The allure of catching these once-in-a-lifetime fish has made guided fishing tours in Tekapo’s and Twizel’s hydro canals a popular bucket-list destination for anglers worldwide.
Braided Rivers Fishing Guides caters for beginners through to advanced anglers and family groups; customised packages and multi-day trips are a speciality.
Mackenzie Canal Trout Specialist
Enjoy a unique fishing experience with Christchurch-based trout fishing guide Ben Haywood! With a vast knowledge of the Tekapo and Twizel Hydro Canals, weather patterns, and proven fishing techniques, Ben specialises in catching Tekapo’s ‘monster fish’ on both light spin tackle and fly. He prides himself on delivering an outstanding fishing experience to remember. Ben individually plans each canal fishing trip, showcasing the best of this uniquely productive and world-class fishery and the breath-taking scenery of the Mount Cook and Mackenzie regions.
Braided Rivers Fishing Guides Has Something for Every Angler
Multi/Day
Choose from day trips or multi-day canal fishing tours complete with accommodation.
Advanced & Novice
Trophy trout fishing for all levels, from novice through to advanced anglers.
Private & Groups
Options for one-on-one angling and fishing tours with mates/family.
CHOOSE A CANAL FISHING PACKAGE
YOUR CHRISTCHURCH TROUT FISHING GUIDE OFFERS BOTH SINGLE AND MULTI-DAY FISHING TRIPS FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER. CUSTOMISED PACKAGES ARE A SPECIALITY.
Testimonials
Ben was an awesome guide and person to go fishing during my honeymoon in NZ. He is a guide who is passionate about his work and his knowledge about the area and techniques was top notch. Everything was taken care of from start to finish. All high quality gear and tackle was supplied along with…
Thanks Ben for one of the best fishing trips of my life. Catching a rainbow trout was a bucket list item and you came through despite how rusty I was at fly fishing.
Wow, we made the trip over to New Zealand hoping to catch a salmon each for the wall. I had mine by the first day and my mate by the second day. The trout fishing was just a bonus and was the best fishing we have had on some very large rainbows on tight skinny…
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…
My full day of fly fishing for rainbow trout with Ben Haywood was a dream fulfilled. Ben has superlative guiding skills as well as being incredibly patient and helpful. This allowed me to catch some large trout along one of his favourite streams. His uncanny knack of spotting fish in the water, and telling you…
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 life time. Thank you Ben.
TROUT FISHING GEAR PROVIDED
AS AN EXPERIENCED NZ FLY FISHING GUIDE, BEN USES ONLY TOP-QUALITY FISHING TACKLE INCLUDING SAGE FLY RODS, LAMSON REELS AND SIMMS WADERS AND BOOTS. ALL TROUT FISHING EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR FLY FISHING TRIP IS PROVIDED.