This South Island fly fishing destination is a dream for serious trophy brown trout anglers who like to wade rivers, sight-fishing to big fish with dries and nymphs.
Owen River Lodge is exceptionally-well run, and has access (within an hour’s drive) to well over 20 world-class trout streams. Though they can arrange for heli-fishing quickly and easily, what sets them apart is that with all the drive-to fishing, they don’t have to fly. Eleven Angling chose this area for the incredible density and diversity of water. On any given day you can choose to fish dry flies to big, bank-feeding browns in tiny spring creeks, or throw dries and droppers to oversized trout hanging in the pockets of larger freestone streams.
The most distant river or stream is less than 90 minutes away, and many are within 10-30 minutes. There is even a gorgeous little creek right on the property, winding behind the cabins, replete with picture-perfect little pools and runs, and the standard 2-8 pound New Zealand trout!
The Owen River Lodge package is perfect for hardcore anglers, and is fine for non-angling spouses, as well. In addition to great fishing, excellent guides, and optional helicopter access to the bush, Eleven also offers superb food, an exceptionally comfortable lodge, and a level of hospitality that is unmatched. Time your angling holiday to Owen River Lodge for the months of November through late April.
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