Southern Rivers Fly Fishing Guides

Get the most from your precious time in the trout fishing paradise that surrounds Wanaka. Jacob Berry at Southern Rivers Fly Fishing has vast local knowledge of the lower South Island along with boundless enthusiasm that will take you a long way toward your dream fly fishing experience.

30 Rata St
Wanaka 9305

Jake Berry

Phone: +64 3 443 6941 or +64 3 443 5053
Mobile: +64 27 454 3276 or 021 500 669

Email: Jake Berry

Web: www.southernriversflyfishing.co.nz

Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.

This the video clip captures the fantastic fishing you'll experience when fishing the southern rivers with guide Jake Berry.

Some of the waters fished by Southern Rivers Fly Fishing are the:

Clutha River
Makarora River

Lake Wanaka

Lake Hawea

Mataura River

Oreti River

Southern River Fly Fishing hold Department of Conservation concessions that allow them to guide in Conservation Parks that are home to some of the most remote fly fishing rivers New Zealand's South Island has to offer.

Fishing options include:

Half day fly fishing trips

• 1 or 2 people
• Transport (4WD) to and from your accommodation
• Tasty snack, hot and cold drinks provided
• Full equipment provided including flies, tippet and additional clothing (but excluding sturdy footwear)

Full day fly fishing trips

• 1 or 2 people per guide
• Transport (4WD) to and from your accommodation
• Healthy lunch and refreshments provided
• Full equipment provided including flies, tippet and additional clothing (but excluding sturdy footwear)

Guided night fishing on the Clutha River

• A unique night time fishing experience
• A highly productive fly fishing method for catching large wild brown and rainbow trout
• 1 person per guide (for safety reasons)
• Transport (4WD) to and from your accommodation
• Full equipment provided including flies, tippet and additional clothing (but excluding sturdy footwear)

Overnight and multi day guided trips

• Private back country hut accommodation
• Camp out beside the river
• Delicious wilderness cuisine and beverages provided
• Full equipment provided including flies, tippet and additional clothing (but excluding sturdy footwear)

Guided heli fishing trips

• Access backcountry rivers with ease
• Experience our spectacular scenery from the air
• Additional charges apply and the cost varies depending on flight times
• Full equipment provided including flies, tippet and additional clothing (but excluding sturdy footwear)

Beginner and half day tuition

• Tuition accommodates anglers who are just starting out through to the highly accomplished angler
• Half day tuition packages include practical experience and time on the water
• Full equipment provided

Private one on one fly tying clinics

• Available year round
• Please contact Southern Rivers Fly Fishing for more information

Arrangements for groups

Southern Rivers Fly Fishing can provide guiding for groups of up to 8 people. Accommodation, meals, transport and other activities can also be arranged as required. Individual quotes are available.

Jake is a highly skilled guide with a passion for the pursuit of wild trout. He takes real pleasure in sharing his skills with anglers of all levels and is a member of the New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association.

Jake Berry

Born and raised in the lower South Island of New Zealand around experienced hunters and fisherman, Jake caught the adventurous bug at a very young age. He pursued his fascination for fly fishing and deer stalking with great success and quickly gained an extensive understanding of wild deer behavior as well as refining the art of fly fishing. For the last decade Jake has been growing his skills and knowledge base as a fly fishing/hunting guide alongside local experts. Jake combines an enthusiasm for the outdoors and the pursuit of wild New Zealand game, whilst enjoying and sharing his skills and knowledge at all levels of fly fishing and big game hunting.

Jake is one of New Zealand’s most reliable and reputable guides and will tailor you with a professional down-to-earth experience in New Zealand’s wild South Island.

"An excellent adventure, Jake's knowledge is superb, his patience and guidance led us to catch fish in an amazing setting, after 8 days in the South Island this was by far the best value for money of the entire trip. Kate has since decided to buy her own rod and James will be forever gutted that he was outcaught by a girl 2-1, thanks again Jake we promise to look you up again and will recommend you wherever possible."

James, UK (now living in Auckland)

“We had such a great time - you are a good teacher and very patient to boot! Thanks again for helping me hook my first trout; it is an experience I'll never forget. I look forward to doing some more fly fishing and to getting back to New Zealand; I have really fallen in love with it”.

Elmarie and Henk, Australia

“Thank you for your efforts in making my stay memorable. I learn't a great deal in our time together and will be a much better trout fisherman for it. Every fish I caught in the the rivers was a true experience for me.”

David Richards, Australia

"Jake is truly an inspiring and almost freakishly intuitive fly fishing guide - so much so that I now refer to him as the Trout Whisperer! I spent a day out on the river with him and it was unlike any fishing I have ever done - challenging, exciting and crammed full of lessons (he is also endlessly patient). I cannot recommend Jake's experience enough - he knows the water, he knows the fish and he is a good bloke as well."

Sophy Merrick, UK

"My highest recommendation to Jake Berry of Southern Rivers Guided Fly Fishing! During February 2010 I fished with him several times, including a heli trip across the Southern Alps to the remote west of the South Island. I have fly fished for more than 35 years in the western United States and once for a couple of months in Patagonia, Argentina; but never have I had a finer fly fishing experience. Jake showed me the special tricks needed to find and catch the magnificent trout in those spectacularly beautiful rivers. Unforgettable are the many brown and rainbow trout we caught (all more than 4 pounds), Jake's infectious enthusiasm, or the great fun we had!”
Steve S, Seattle, Washington, USA

All prices include:

• Transport to and from your accommodation
• Tasty snacks as well as hot and cold drinks
• A healthy lunch (included in full day price)
• Full equipment as well as flies, leaders and tippet
• Waders and boots also available

Just bring yourself, boots or sturdy footwear and a great hunger for adventure.

Half day guided fly fishing

1 or 2 people: NZD$425

Full day guided fly fishing

1 person NZD$675

2 people NZD$710

Unique night fishing experience

1 person NZD$75 per/hour

2 people NZD$90 per/hour

Minimum 2 hours

Overnight and multi day guided trips

NZD $200 - NZD$300 per night per person (dependant on fishing venue)

Additional anglers NZD$100 per night

Normal day rates apply

Ultimate Fiordland/Southern Alps Heli Fly Fishing Adventure

Prices individually quoted

Half day tuition

(which includes practical experience on the water)

1 person NZD$425 per person

2 people NZD$225 per person

One-on-one fly tying clinics

Contact Southern Rivers Fly Fishing for details.

Group trips

Please enquire for prices

• Booking is highly recommended to ensure you secure your opportunity to experience world-class fly fishing and to avoid the disappointment of guide unavailability. Season bookings do fill fast, particularly for the months from January through to April.
• Booking requires a 25% deposit.
• Payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, cheque or cash Payment of deposit will confirm your booking

Trip cancellations made:

• Before the beginning of the summer season on October 1st deposits are 90% refunded
• On or after October 1st deposits are non-refundable.