https://www.s2expeditions.com/home daily 1.0 2026-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/39905f96-713a-4a6b-9ada-261f484f582e/20260225_130917.jpg Home Fiordland Backcountry rainbow trout landed on a guided fly fishing trip with S² Expeditions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/41612281-8962-4fe9-9383-0a031b64277b/IMG_5618.jpeg Home A man and woman are kneeling by a riverbank, holding a large fish caught on an S² Expeditions guided fly fishing day in Southland. They are wearing outdoor fishing gear, including hats and sunglasses, and are smiling at the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/6385f7e3-8722-4e47-8bde-abe408f97efc/IMG_6839.jpeg Home Trophy red stag harvested by a happy hunter from the Fiordland hunting area at Sunnyside Station during an S² Expeditions guided hunting experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/d970dd08-bb65-4da0-8b64-406b83b39bc7/IMG_8835.JPG Home A buttery late season brown trout caught on an S² Expeditions drift boat float trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/28b27cdf-2a6c-4793-b75f-2875266ccd11/IMG_1087.JPG Home Guide Scotty Slater holding a large brown trout for a happy client during a guided fly fishing day in Southland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/6ca29553-f6d3-460c-9991-1967f9587fdb/IMG_7348.JPG Home A plate of grilled salmon topped with shrimp, avocado slices, and garnished with chopped chives served at the S² Expeditions farmstay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/9ae22c3d-725b-4b65-ae00-e1601e47cb8c/IMG_7102.JPG Home Hooked up to a brown trout on an S² Expeditions guided fishing day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1b4cc341-bba4-44f3-9cce-ffd6e62265f0/IMG_2419.JPG Home Two clients on a Southland riverbank, holding a large brown trout together during a guided fly fishing day with S² Expeditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/3c7593f2-6b2d-4a08-8069-c9b70d62468c/IMG_1332.JPG Home A father and son enjoy a leisurely float trip with S² Expeditions and catch a nice brown trout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/82404e22-4f4a-47cb-a5f5-af8ea2111f83/IMG_3656.JPG Home A trophy brown trout is released by an angler on the Waiau River on an S² Expeditions float trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/5494e4e3-1c40-4e29-a7e9-05d49458d82a/RoaringStag.jpg Home Free range deer roaring in the Sunnyside Station hunting estate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/453cf3d1-454f-45d4-b4d3-8291e494e028/IMG_1833.JPG Home Happy angler and client with a large brown trout from a Southland river on an S² Expeditions guided fly fishing day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1f99bfa4-39bc-4e60-a22e-3ecf0f0bd13a/DSCF6090.JPG Home Freerange deer standing on a hillside during dusk in the Sunnyside Station hunting area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/0a7bc728-296b-43d9-adf7-7ba7a2b94606/IMG_6002.JPG Home The Waiau River with a person fishing on the riverbank with S² Expeditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/05cb6e4d-ea9d-478c-9420-65f3533781c4/IMG_7259.JPG Home Farmstay cuisine prepared by your host at S² Expeditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/60237063-7e9f-452c-86ce-66b6ee9bb9b3/IMG_7878.JPG Home Hooked up to a wild brown trout on an S² Expeditions float trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/6716f537-effd-41d2-8598-0584f6f3cfb3/IMG_2275.JPG Home Honeymoon couple with a great Southland brown trout on their S² Expeditions trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/64103ee3-5452-4054-90d1-dd783e9095d2/IMG_3748.jpg Home A trophy rainbow trout from an S² Expeditions float trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/d294f739-42e7-48d7-9cfc-6b968aa110a3/IMG_1736.JPG Home Husband and wife holding a large brown trout in front of them after a successful fishing trip with S² Expeditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/5b85b6a1-4599-43e4-9c62-be030457c1c9/IMG_1713.JPG Home Husband and wife starting out on a Fiordland heli-shing adventure with S² Expeditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/70ca6448-5bb5-42cd-b8a1-a45764ddcecb/Stag1.jpg Home Trophy red stag in the S² Expeditions hunting estate beside Fiordland National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/729d444d-99d8-4a4a-98ae-ece0798b3b3b/IMG_5561.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/d3b1e375-5941-42b9-bf4a-c3938dc1d4dd/Herman%26Michelle.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/c84e3093-6e41-40e7-a87b-9abc196694e0/IMG_0760-2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1615958008201-UKKW0JMFYDLDZB84M48W/IMG_6921.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1615960603398-CSX9QSMAPOWODJ1FTHJF/Stag3.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1612513529333-4RVGQ5HYHPB9WHUOR96P/IMG_0610.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/89785a5c-c201-4f1c-8ea5-d871609fc562/IMG_4271.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.s2expeditions.com/float-trips daily 0.75 2026-04-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/8127c530-588b-4368-aea4-15734f663000/IMG_4660.JPG Float Trips Presenting a fly to a feeding trout from the comfortable seat of an S² Expeditions drift boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/2631286e-8ad8-4403-acda-44dcc446a445/IMG_4826.JPG Float Trips A large brown trout landed on a leisurely drift boat trip with S² Expeditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/c0524464-d80c-4787-88bb-5f07158562a2/IMG_8412.JPG Float Trips Mike the Haitian with a float trip trophy in the net https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/2af535d0-ea83-47a4-8991-92c5c8dce8c5/IMG_1132.jpg Float Trips Richard's PB on a drizzly Fiordland day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/eb65f8f4-8ce7-41ac-85c1-a61979e35b4b/IMG_6821.JPG Float Trips Nothing like dinner and drinks on the river https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/87e4d956-0588-4fb4-a792-803233d99d69/IMG_3731.JPG Float Trips Your hosts and guides with a work colleague https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/ca89a039-e555-451a-83d1-134a82e588ba/IMG_5275.JPG Float Trips Another great brown trout landed on an S² Expeditions float trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/d618f28a-7d00-4206-ad33-581a4d47f716/IMG_9671.JPG Float Trips Brendan with a big bow sight fished on a cicada from the boat 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A table with various ingredients and cooking utensils is set up on the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/347267fc-329a-4bd0-96dc-deb71be29553/IMG_6946.jpg Float Trips Brian hooked up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/c8693ce7-77ce-4997-b33d-7097fdde1c44/IMG_4622.JPG Float Trips A beige tipi shelter pitched by a riverbank with Fiordland mountains in the background, surrounded by greenery and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/ed0459dd-e8bd-481e-b2e2-4534c00fdfe0/IMG_6910.JPG Float Trips Lunchtime on the rio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/774460da-af45-4a13-b50f-2bc0824dd185/IMG_5337.JPG Float Trips A large brown trout landed while spin fishing on an S² Expeditions float trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/2a77da37-5860-458e-99dc-ef0e4ff02355/IMG_4185+2.JPG Float Trips Person wearing a blue jacket and sunglasses holding a large fish in a clear river, with a boat and a scenic landscape of trees and mountains in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/6b44637a-6ce8-4842-a283-b1e83056f79b/IMG_6925.JPG Float Trips Shawna with Bart and his first trout on the fly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/36b6ecd2-697a-4933-9851-675d25e66dfe/IMG_3727.JPG Float Trips Takitimu gold https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/fd9155b3-0812-46a0-80a5-b4b28eb2227a/IMG_9679.JPG Float Trips A riverside picnic setup with food, drinks, and a drift boat, overlooking a rocky riverbank and wooded hills of the Waiau River on an S² Expeditions float trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/10ffe98c-5e78-422b-a80e-c47c5953c77a/DSCF5634.JPG Float Trips There's no better way to fish our local river https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1615846477082-WEUCHV4SWOV43XQQ65G1/IMG_1107.jpg Float Trips Richard and a nice brown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/fff9cfcc-823f-4152-8b6c-5ad0905d306a/IMG_5317.JPG Float Trips Two people fishing from an S² Expeditions drift boat on a river with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/836b15cb-0af1-4b48-a093-8758e8d37d68/IMG_7298.JPG Float Trips George nails it again on the edge of Fiordland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1e0796a6-96fb-4213-af7c-018aec31ebba/IMG_3748.jpg Float Trips Mouse eating rainbow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/08dfe494-1732-45d2-b220-c0c3ed978d25/DSCF5456.JPG Float Trips Lisa setting her first trout on the fly rod free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/3b88b25e-13ba-449c-b1d0-dea8445c4aa1/IMG_4629.JPG Float Trips A overnight float trip scene with the calm Waiau river, a small drift boat anchored near the shore, a tent among trees, and mountains in the background under a sky filled with clouds during sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/66742b97-7b8c-428e-ad17-07f6265703f7/IMG_1115.jpg Float Trips Two elderly men sitting in the comfort of an S² Expeditions drift boat on a leisurely float trip celebrating a dry fly caught brown trout in the net https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1635651964029-V9D7DD3TZX9VEYXG34X5/IMG_7930.JPG Float Trips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1635651996312-P8HLFSN7EKTNF7SUQDLM/IMG_7723.JPG Float Trips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/01f2de3b-c32f-4f9a-a85a-993672bccd91/IMG_2848.jpg Float Trips https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/bec35cbc-79cf-4952-993f-3bfc4ec2eb31/IMG_4860.jpg Float Trips - Day Float Trips Starting at NZ$2100 for 2 clients Single angler rate NZ$1800 Our day floats typically cover 5-10kms of low gradient river. It is usually an early start and late finish when including travel time from the main towns in our region. The floats are a minimum 8 hours on the water and include a riverside lunch. We employ a mix of fishing from the boat while drifting, fishing from the boat while parked (or at anchor), along with disembarking from the boat to fish from the bank. We have several lakes and stillwater locations we can fish using drift boats in addition to the Waiau River. The floats are well suited to fly fishing, spin fishing, spey fishing and Czech nymphing. They are also a great option for older anglers or clients with physical limitations that find New Zealand’s traditional walk-wade fishing prohibitive. Rental waders and boots $25/person/day Rental fly rod and reel $25/person/day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1635652135863-XZTVP7IZI256KPN77U26/DSCF5581.JPG Float Trips - Overnight Float Trips The Minimalist – Starting at NZ$4500 for 2 days / 1 night 2 clients Single angler rate - $4000 for 2 days / 1 night Minimalist trips are great for a single angler or two clients that are comfortable with very basic camping conditions and simple meals. There are strict weight restrictions for the gear and passengers, especially when there are two clients. Everyone needs to pitch in and help with camp set up and break down. Clients need to share a tent on the Minimalist trip. We can run these trips a little higher end if we only have a single angler, as this frees up weight and space in the stern of the boat for additional gear and supplies. The Glamper – Starting at NZ$6500 for 2 days / 1 night (1-2 clients) Deluxe glamping trips utilise a gear boat in addition to the fishing boat. The gear boat floats downstream ahead of the fishing boat to set up camp and prepare the evening meals. This gives the fishing boat more time to fish and enjoy the river. We roll into an established camp greeted by the camp manager with appetisers ready to go. The gear boat carries all the camping gear and supplies, so we can take a lot more comforts and do the trip in style. Client’s get their own individual tents and camp cots on the Glamper trip. This is the best way to experience the river and get the most out of the trip. Longer multi-day trips priced upon request. Our overnight floats are all inclusive* https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1635653021125-E7JIJAXRKS8UTUJLMPC9/IMG_7294.jpg Float Trips - Pre and Post Trip Farmstays NZ$400 per person / night for two guests (each getting their own private room) NZ$650 per night for a single guest Add a night at the S² farmstay to the start and/or end of your float trip. You will have a private room, appetisers, evening meal and breakfast. Farmstays also include access across the station to 9kms of the Waiau River, in case clients wish to fish the evening rise after dinner. Due to our remote location, many of our clients choose to stay at the S² farmstay before and/or after their float trip experience. https://www.s2expeditions.com/walk-wade daily 0.75 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/29f8d6ff-1f0a-4078-8c66-aa31c41717af/IMG_7664.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Happy angling couple with a trophy brown trout caught from a Southland stream on a guided walk-wade fishing day with S² Expeditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/565c0e99-5e7a-431d-8d2f-87dfdcfb21c6/IMG_0999.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Honeymoon couple with one of several large brown trout caught on their multi-day guided fishing trip with S² Expeditions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/4b5f2851-6571-4b2f-9e7f-792624f0323e/IMG_7363.jpg Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Happy angler and guide with a lake edge feeding brown trout on an S² Expeditions guided fishing trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/f956035d-3288-49d4-a019-0cc1e3b7174a/IMG_0705+2.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Honeymoon couple with Fiordland a brown trout caught on a fly on a sunny day of guided fishing with S² Expeditions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/fb37f29a-c469-4497-9e93-18addfc6295f/IMG_1978.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Trophy southland brown trout caught on a fly rod during a wet overcast day on an S² Expedtions guided trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/a5faae19-6223-4e9d-b99a-88cc2c2b1218/P2221972.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing A peaceful outdoor scene of a river with clear blue sky, clouds, and distant trees, with a person relaxing on the grass wearing a wide-brimmed hat, surrounded by fishing rods and natural landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/87cd2cc0-234f-48db-a727-45148cdd4f61/BrendanShields%26Scotty.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Happy angler and S² Expeditions guide standing in a river holding a large brown trout from a southland stream, smiling at the camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/dc63dcec-ef19-4196-ae21-612668ae1ad5/IMG_0577.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing A person fishing by a river with a mountain covered in trees in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/b7cef994-afbd-4c40-a0ef-fe1edfaefff1/IMG_9302.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing A man and a woman smiling and holding a large fish they caught, outdoors near a river with mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/3a044385-3003-4ff0-b398-8ca3f5bb0c1c/IMG_0112.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Two men in fishing gear stand in shallow water, holding a large fish they caught with lush green trees in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/eb2b7180-8b77-4d6c-b575-09ec28481863/IMG_0852.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing A smiling man and woman holding a large fish they caught while fishing in a river with trees and blue sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/e322e9ff-800c-4e4b-8e9f-94f54c2ac2d7/IMG_3990.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing S² Expeditions hosts and guides Scotty and Shawna with a large Southland brown trout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/da8fe004-411f-4693-82a6-a5af2800554e/IMG_3256.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Shawna Stephens with a trophy sized brown trout from an S² Expeditions walk-wade guided fishing trip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/2b6a37f9-9eb9-476d-9dc0-644d0b071652/IMG_0856.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Three men standing in a river, holding a large fish, smiling and celebrating a successful fishing trip on a Southland River with S² Expeditions guide Scotty Slater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/a50f53a7-9ebc-4250-9c79-0c7248ff24f3/IMG_2240.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Hooked up to a large brown trout on a backcountry trout stream with S² Expeditions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/83383db0-e36d-4f12-b039-e23b25c1133d/IMG_2875.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Two smiling people, a woman and a man, holding a large fish in a grassy outdoor area with mountains and cloudy sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/5a9daeb6-8211-4cb8-8d80-6728c8b56376/IMG_4176.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Happy young honeymoon couple with one of several good sized brown trout they caught while walk-wde fishing with S² Expeditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/eef5ab27-f04d-465f-82a9-ee3a1576c63a/IMG_4693.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Angler hooked up in Southland while their S² Expeditions guide goes into the water to net the fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/cc78f265-fd61-40ac-807e-55812c7210f4/IMG_5428.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Guide and client with a Fiordland rainbow trout landed during a guided fishing day with S² Expeditions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/e2f27d17-af7b-461d-8e1e-7b23cedd8170/IMG_8233.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Guide Scotty Slater with a trophy sized brown trout from a backcountry rivers in Southland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/35b5c504-6a57-42fb-96d8-20b943b3da9a/IMG-0938.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Two people holding a large fish by the riverbank during an S² Expeditions guided fishing day. They are smiling, wearing sunglasses, and outdoor gear. One person has a fishing rod. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/a01a6fb0-43f4-47a7-aa52-da3af549a67d/IMG_0347.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Person fishing in a stream in Southland surrounded by lush green vegetation and rolling hills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/60f20618-35bb-449e-9897-1b1ec68a2e8c/IMG_1007.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Measuring up a large Southland brown trout on an S² Expeditions guided walk-wade fishing day. Most of our trout are well over the 20" mark in our part of New Zealand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/bc2f56eb-b6a2-4879-ae7b-3fe40ea3690f/IMG_7127.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Hooked up to a jumping brown trout on a warm Southland summer day during an S² Expeditions adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/cce92117-84e6-4ba5-919a-c9a2a75df6ab/IMG_6298.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Trophy sized brown trout landed in a small southland stream during an S² Expeditions fishing adventure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/fc6dbcbc-bdd0-4559-bc14-aeb856e96d08/P3011476.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing A scenic landscape of a clear Southland river flowing beside a rocky, pebble-covered shore. Visible on the far side are lush green trees and a hillside covered with bushes and small trees under a blue sky with scattered clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/2ae7fc29-d9ac-4dce-9736-ac175e021fc6/IMG_2310.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Two people fly fishing in a Southland river on an S² Expeditions guided fishing experience, surrounded by grassy banks and mountainous terrain with overcast skies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/0cb670d1-d3e4-409f-8273-6b0ab7161757/IMG_0002.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Two people smiling and kneeling in a grassy field, holding a large fish they caught. The person in front is holding the fish horizontally, and the person behind is smiling and leaning forward. The background features green hills and yellow flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/ecbed3d7-bbd3-4f2a-ad02-2a14ca37da7c/IMG_0277.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing S² Expeditions hostess Shawna wearing sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat, and a backpack holds a one eyed brown trout over a clear Southland river with rocky banks and forested hills in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/87580bc7-c053-422f-978c-c1342f429ab2/IMG_1663.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing A peaceful Southland river flowing through a lush green forest with a bright blue sky and some clouds overhead. What will todays guided fishing adventure with S² Expeditions bring? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/37126bdb-05f4-4b2d-9e18-331226c4dc41/IMG_1665.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Two smiling people in outdoor gear holding a large brown trout froma Southland spring creek on an S² Expeditions guided walk-wade fishing day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/b118cd34-71ba-472d-94ad-f91645909946/IMG_2290.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing A woman in fishing gear holding a large trout in shallow river water on an S² Expeditions guided fishing day with a fishing rod on her back, and a greenery-covered hillside in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/f57eb430-5edb-4821-b96e-6c77804bb75b/IMG_4623.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing A southland brown trout is released by a happy client after being caught on a dry fly during an S² Expeditions guided walk-wade day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/4a69769c-3178-4c80-8ac5-f58bc270c7d6/IMG_6616.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing A trophy Fiordland brown trout landed by an angler during a guided S² Expeditions walk-wade fly fishing day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/12fa9be9-cbb7-478d-aa78-0a696dfb7813/IMG_7186.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Two fly fishing clients celebrating the capture of a large brown trout on a guided fly fishing day with S² Expeditions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/063273cb-2642-4f6c-be07-67a767d0ae47/IMG_0884.jpg Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Three people, two men and one woman, smiling and holding a large fish they caught while fishing a Southland river on a guided S² Expeditions fly fishing trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/8a1f009e-342c-444d-a25f-44e43af405d9/IMG_4792.jpg Walk & Wade Fly Fishing People enjoying a picnic by a river after a day of fly fishing with S² Expeditions, holding glasses of champagne, with food on a table and trees in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/9674a8ed-6367-4e92-a2c8-abbbc3064da7/IMG_4952.jpg Walk & Wade Fly Fishing A happy angler lands his first brown trout on a fly rod during a guided fly fishing experience with S² Expeditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/7b53272e-679e-44ef-aab4-a388b79861b1/IMG_5090.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing Female angler releaseing a large brown trout in a river with grassy banks and mountains in the background on a guided walk-wade day with S² Expeditions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1612832437699-UIPS9U1EOPECMCD6LTPN/IMG_1143.jpg Walk & Wade Fly Fishing - Day Trips NZ$1350 per day (1–2 anglers) Price includes packed lunch, guiding, NZ goods and services tax, Department of Conservation fees, terminal tackle (flies, tippet, etc), safety equipment and vehicle transport. Price excludes rental equipment (waders/boots, rod/reel) and NZ fishing licenses. Rental Waders/Boots – $25 per person / day Rental Rod/Reel – $25 per person / day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1612832546997-WFX3I0UK60CZ8838QQDL/IMG_1833.JPG Walk & Wade Fly Fishing - Multi-day / Overnight Trips Multi-day trips offer the best option to sample our regions diverse fishing. Trips can make use of a range of accommodation options from basic overnight camping, AirBnB’s, farmstays through to luxury lodges. Get in touch with us to craft your ideal itinerary and we will provide a customised quote specific to your trip and budget. https://www.s2expeditions.com/accommodation daily 0.75 2026-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1635719108041-ZPW7GLZENJGNJ1AVZ4TU/IMG_2826.JPG Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1635719175380-7C2SKR0QOYH51OUIXECB/DSCF5225.JPG Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/196d3244-53a3-4ee6-93bd-99383c3044c0/IMG_0573.JPG Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/add4c94e-4448-451c-bc85-4dd9abe9e5e8/Crayfish.jpg Accommodation A person pouring red wine into a wine glass at a dining table with candles and plated locally sourced food at the S² Expeditions hosted farmstay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/2faaa2ac-b4c4-48c0-9dbe-980cbb204967/Baked+Salmon.JPG Accommodation A close-up of a plated dish at the S² Expeditions hosted farmstay featuring a New Zealand King Samlon fillet topped with a creamy seafood sauce, served on a white square plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/0aae511b-a93d-4483-81af-bab251d29c8c/Lamb+Cutlets.JPG Accommodation Cooking food on a stovetop at the S² Expeditions farmstay, including a grilled lamb chop garnished with rosemary and a pan of omelette with vegetables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/f51dce92-480e-4ba8-b4dc-8605da41d25b/IMG_7549.JPG Accommodation Desert at the S² Expeditions Farmstay. A molten lava cake with white frosting, dusted with powdered sugar and garnished with a mint leaf, on a white plate with a dessert and decorative designs in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/6af5c312-f501-4a27-9195-796ca036c6c6/Salmon+and+Prawns.JPG Accommodation Close-up of a plated dish at the S² Expeditions farmstay with grilled salmon and shrimp garnished with chopped herbs, on a white square plate placed on a wooden serving board, with a blurred kitchen countertop in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1e11a3d4-da8f-4195-bf74-e629a279e371/Steak+and+Lobster.JPG Accommodation A plate at the S² Expeditions farmstay with slices of cooked venison, lobster, grilled vegetables, and a side salad, set on a placemat on a wooden dining table. There is a glass of red wine, a bottle of wine labeled Taylor Made Malbec. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/8f759447-26e5-4043-9536-8e317f596aaa/Table+Set.JPG Accommodation Salmon lox and champagne breakfast at the S² Expeditions farmstay on the morning of departure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/9bbdd3f5-3802-49b8-a863-39e0418eddb5/Table+Top+Sauce.JPG Accommodation Fondue dinner at the S² Expeditions farmstay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/235d44d4-36a5-4603-89ca-8bd04d96d519/Prawns+and+Wine.jpg Accommodation Dinner setting at the S² Expeditions farmstay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/2e4382ee-db0a-4d6c-9150-f276c7a801ab/IMG_7508.JPG Accommodation Crayfish bisque at the S² Expeditions farmstay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/d9888894-ef99-4ee1-b400-ddd650ea3583/SittingRoom.JPG Accommodation S² Expeditions living room with rustic and hunting-themed decor, including antlers on the walls, animal hide rugs on the coffee table, and various framed animal artwork. The room has a cozy, outdoorsy aesthetic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/91a5d1ca-f43b-42ea-91b0-8b9ae0cee3f8/Accommodation+Banner.png Accommodation A dark wooden table with a cowhide rug on top at the S² Expeditions farmstay, a red tray, a bottle of whiskey, and two empty whiskey glasses. In the background, there is a bookshelf with books and decorative items and a beige sofa with a fur throw. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/2bb95fec-6489-4a07-99b7-4fc7109f68bb/IMG_4676.jpeg Accommodation A client feeds the flock of pet sheep at the S² Expeditions with the Takitimu mountains and a cloudy sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/56678b96-9317-4add-8917-912a3d9b6231/IMG_8616.jpeg Accommodation Shawna and the S² Expeditions mascot pet sheep "Shadow" when she was a lamb at the farmstay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/14df352b-291e-4b13-9a82-52c762ecd21b/IMG_7014.jpeg Accommodation Happy couple sitting down for a Mediterranean grill dinner at the S² Expeditions featuring southern rock lobster, farm to plate lamb chops, venison and chicken tenders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1180e22b-7ed1-4ad1-86f7-94a7f814690e/IMG_0998.jpeg Accommodation Mediterranean grill and mushroom risotto dinner at the S² Expeditions farmstay, with glasses of red wine on a dining table. In the background, people are holding wine glasses, and there is a skillet with cooked food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/f69118c2-7b4b-4a6b-b528-d983bd18c004/IMG_4093.jpeg Accommodation A flock of sheep grazing at Sunnyside Station in front of the S² Expeditions farmstay on a lush green field with a mountainous landscape of the Takimu mountains in the background under a cloudy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/cdfd027d-e93e-447f-ad5d-ffd8de5796fe/IMG_1382.JPG Accommodation Green pasture with a flock of sheep at Sunnyside Station, fencing on the right, mountains in the background, and a cloudy sky above. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/bc3f662b-fb46-4e9c-981f-d40ea5a2c36d/IMG_7072.jpeg Accommodation A white plate with a fresh salad, stuffed greenlip mussles, and a creamy sauce on the S² Expeditions farmstay dining table. In the background, blurred figures of two women are sitting at a restaurant table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/b8aef7f0-86fa-49ca-b447-965b390e2cd2/IMG_0978.jpeg Accommodation S² Expeditions kitchen countertop with dishes including a skillet of cooked crayfish and a dining table set for a meal, with wine bottles and glasses, and a living room with people sitting on a sofa near a large window https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/0cb6925c-d171-401a-b736-25ab1efebb75/IMG_0811.jpeg Accommodation New Zealand Lager beer bottles and wine glasses on a snow-covered outdoor table at the S² Expeditions, with a tree and snowy landscape in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1bb945db-bad1-410d-9e48-62ffecffb9e0/IMG_0839.JPG Accommodation A large flock of sheep grazing on the grassy hillside at Sunnyside Station with green trees at the front and the Takitimu mountains in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/e0c14e54-ee57-4e5f-a8ca-0a1f79b5a330/IMG_0793.jpeg Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/0cbb1378-8a0b-4c9b-a75a-6af7313e95dd/IMG_0586.jpg Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/5f9afb96-70e5-447c-9705-b304a3cda505/IMG_7457.JPG Accommodation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1635718725911-4M8USLW59PDWIVBE90VF/IMG_2201.JPG Accommodation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/25f90c9d-8b19-49b9-8598-a77b897d98f5/IMG_8877.JPG Accommodation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.s2expeditions.com/waters daily 0.75 2025-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1613365376514-CD6OAHJW8MQZXZAMHKNR/IMG_6544.JPG Waters - The Mighty Waiau River The Waiau runs between the greater Southland Region and the vast Fiordland wilderness. It is our home river and we know it well. Whether drift fishing the upper Waiau River near Te Anau or floating the Lower Waiau between Manapouri and Te Waewae Bay, this majestic river is best fished from watercraft due to it’s larger size and limited foot access. The Waiau drainage contains wild Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and a small run of Chinook Salmon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1612507450640-B5HU8KF8G91JGGLUX2XR/IMG_6463.JPG Waters - Lowland Rivers Southland’s bucolic landscape is incised by several large river systems. The Aparima, Oreti and Mataura Rivers provide a diverse range of angling opportunities for wild Brown Trout with easy access. The Waiau River tributaries, like the Mararora River and Eglinton River, hold good populations of Rainbow and Brown trout. The lowland rivers provide some of the most reliable fishing in our region in terms of fish density and accessibility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1612507735036-WBJTJJDJJYCXEZC07MI5/IMG_7558.JPG Waters - Streams Ranging from large streams right through to tiny “twig water” our region has a lifetime of fishing options available to the angler seeking the pursuit of trout in more confined environments. These lesser known waters often hold surprises in terms of fish numbers and size. Some of the smaller streams are best fished early in the season, before the low flows of summer prompt fish to migrate downstream into the larger systems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/2de21560-1212-411e-a000-2bfcc0aa55be/IMG_4559.JPG Waters - Fiordland Wilderness and Backcountry Fiordlands’ backcountry streams and remoter west coast rivers symbolise the untamed angling experience many anglers think of when they imagine fly fishing in New Zealand. These streams hold low to moderate numbers of wild trout but they are no place for the faint hearted or the novice angler. Between the most savage sandflies in the country and the physical demands of traversing these streams, many anglers are humbled by this breathtaking part of Aotearoa. There are a handful of streams that can be accessed by vehicle but the majority of these fisheries are best accessed by boat, helicopter or plane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1612813947718-7JZC8PHELFJV28A2JNNG/IMG_3717.JPG Waters - Lakes Our often overlooked lakes and still water fisheries can provide some great fishing year round along with an alternative fishing option at times when high rainfall may result in blown out rivers and streams. There are options to fish these lakes with bank access or via watercraft, depending on the location and time of year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1612814087174-PJQJ84U2EXUTU9LC8GSU/IMG_6417.jpg Waters - Estuaries and Tidal Fisheries Migratory Sea Trout and resident Slobs are present in the lower reaches and estuaries of Southland and Fiordland rivers. Often referred to as the “Nomads of the tide”, they can provide some exhilarating streamer and spin fishing when the annual whitebait and smelt runs occur between August and November. 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Excludes rental equipment (Waders/Boots, Rod/Reel), NZ fishing licenses and fees for aircraft or water taxis transport. Rental Waders/Boots – $25 per person / day Rental Rod/Reel – $25 per person / day Helicopter fees starting at ~$3500 Float plane fees starting at ~$3000 Water-Taxi fees stating at ~$2500 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/36ccf7fd-a2cd-4a8e-b7ba-b1c80f081f1e/IMG_3613.jpeg Wilderness Fishing - Overnight Trips Priced upon request due to the diverse nature of options Overnight wilderness trips can provide the best “bang for buck” in terms of aircraft or water taxi fees. These trips can range from ultra-light camping trips, hut trips, glamping style trips (with a camp manager and host) or a combination of camping and huts. The options are quite diverse and highly weather dependent, so overnight trips are planned and priced on a case by case basis to reflect the specific details and logistics of the trip. Any trip into Fiordland needs to be planned with the understanding that the weather may prevent a trip occurring and an alternative plan may be required. We always have plan B, C and D if mother nature stuffs up our wilderness aspirations. 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Some of Fiordland’s eastern tributaries remain closed to fishing until the following month, but essentially its game on across the majority of the region. Rainfall and snow melt keep flows high in many of the larger rivers however, the smaller streams come into their own this time of year. The start of the season offers a rare opportunity to target large fish in some surprisingly small streams less than a rod length across. After winter, many large trout will remain in small spawning tributaries until the low flows of summer displace them downstream to the sanctuary of larger river systems. Fish are primarily focussed on subsurface feeding early in the season, so we fish heavy nymphs a lot, as many fish remain close to the bottom until the water temps start to get above 10°C. We do still experience some small stonefly and mayfly hatches to spice up the day with rising fish. The annual whitebait and smelt run is in full swing in the lower reaches of the main river systems, which offers some exciting fishing to marauding sea trout throughout the spring months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1632363387811-G7VFQT2TF5EGCYP6SLED/IMG_3150.JPG Seasons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1614747859336-VFCM1ENLQMZ7I3QM8PJ4/IMG_0980.JPG Seasons - November Early season is the time to chase big fish due to healthy stream flows and a lack of angling pressure. The last of the snowmelt from the mountains usually occurs during this month, affecting some streams, though there’s always myriad reliable fishing locales. The tributaries of lakes Te Anau and Manapouri open to fishing this month as wildflowers bloom along the region’s riverbanks. These streams are home to brown and rainbow trout that have not seen an angler in 5 months! Nymph fishing is still the most reliable method, though when the fish are looking up, we fish dry/dropper rigs or mayfly emerger, dun and spinner patterns. Hatches occur during the middle of the day, especially our dominant mayflies (Deleatidium and Coloburiscus sp.). The emergence of the brown beetle (Costelytra Zealandica) commences in November and goes through to Christmas. Although the beetles are most active during warmer nights, the trout in our lowland streams will still take a well presented imitation confidently during daylight hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1614802899490-H8LPAN2NJQKQWEHHAL7J/IMG_0999.jpg Seasons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1614750057828-20ZXJWTW9Z8EJYX5QLYZ/IMG_6472.jpg Seasons - December December is a transitional month for fishing and insect life. Rivers are starting to drop and the water temperatures approach the “sweet spot” for feeding fish. Trout that have held over in small tributary streams post-spawning drop downstream into the larger systems. Daytime hatches of mayflies and caddis start to shift to evenings. As the busy Christmas and New Years’ holiday period approaches, terrestrial life starts to play a dominant role in the trout’s diet. Brown Beetles, Manuka Beetles (Pyronota Festiva), Willow Grubs (Nematus Oligospilus) and blowflies become important food items to imitate as we move into the summer months. December is a diverse month in terms of fishing with a regular mix of dry fly and nymph fishing. Most fish have dropped out of the small tributaries increasing the fish density in the main river channels. It is easy to see why this is one of our favourite months for float trips on our home river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1614802378546-SI2W1R79AHS4V48RTLUG/IMG_5752.JPG Seasons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1614808439251-YZSM1FGKBLFBIFJV1OQW/IMG_8860.JPG Seasons - January Terrestrials become the main quarry during the height of summer. Blowflies, beetles and cicadas are prevalent in Fiordland and Southland. Lesser known terrestrials like Robber Flies, Hawthorn Flies, spiders, and wasps may also be on the menu. The terrestrial bite in the backcountry streams and Waiau River can provide exciting dry fly fishing in January. Most lowland streams with bank-side willows will have a steady fall of Willow Grubs that can transfix the resident brown trout underneath the overhanging willow branches. Willow grubbing fish can present a frustrating but exciting form of sight fishing; “Grubbers” will often become enamoured with the tiny yellow or olive (#20) grubs falling onto the water and a perfect presentation into tight cover is frequently necessary to fool them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/c9867511-2bb5-4247-9101-26766b30a490/IMG_6033-2.JPG Seasons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1614830147885-PQHCWM8SATOTMIFG7YHW/Cicada.JPG Seasons - February Cicada activity peaks during the warmest parts of the day and their song can be deafening along the margins of many of our lakes, rivers and streams. Rivers can be low in February with considerable angling pressure though big trout will move a long way to eat a cicada during the middle of the day. Cicadas proliferate wherever bank side native bush or tussocks are present. There are several important species to the fly fisher in our area, ranging in size from the large (#10-6) colourful Chorus Cicada (Amphipsalta Zelandica) down to smaller (#12-14) less conspicuous species in the Maoricicada and Kikihia genus. Colours vary from single or combinations of olive, lime/bright green, brown, grey, black and tan, so it’s important to have a variety of patterns on hand during cicada time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1614830395600-NBAQQ6AVV1UMMOR3H56S/IMG_8434.JPG Seasons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1614976721918-H9YNCGNK35W51XER8ZEY/SpentDeleatidiumSpinners.jpg Seasons - March March is another transitional month in terms of trout food and weather. Cicadas, willow grubs and blowflies are the main trout quarry during the day if the weather stays warm. Caddis and mayfly hatches occur at dusk though the daytime Deleatiduium mayfly hatches and spinner falls start up again once the morning frosts arrive and the days cool down. It can be a tough month for fishing if the rivers are low, warm and have experienced regular angling pressure during the peak summer season. Trout food is often scarce until rainfall brings a good fresh and rejuvenates the rivers. Matching the hatch and fishing light tippet on long leaders is a prerequisite for success this time of year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1614830993104-D9UG1DGYJ8KKOZQO6PIE/IMG_4959.jpg Seasons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1630476223869-1M7V6YM8BXFWW3U6GJHT/IMG_0667.JPG Seasons - April Mayfly time! A lot of our fishing centres on the productive lowland rivers and streams during April, where mayfly hatches dominate. The willow leaves turn golden yellow and begin to fall as Southland’s brown trout start to show their nuptial colours in preparation for spawning. Deleatidium mayfly hatches occur most days especially during cold, drizzly weather with a slight upstream breeze. Spinner falls might occur anytime of day when conditions are calm. Most days start out with fishing mayfly nymphs in riffles and drop offs, until the duns start to emerge or spinners start to fall and it’s time to switch up to dry flies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1630476463075-MLBDPZ9291DP8M4KLS1V/IMG_0932.JPG Seasons - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1630476596616-KXJIMAHONW25JV2RURCW/Scotty%26SteveyUpukBrown2017.JPG Seasons - May The Waiau and many of Fiordland’s tributaries are open until the end of May; however, the majority of Southland’s rivers and streams close to fishing after April 30th. The brown trout spawning migration is in full swing with rainbows hot on their heels to capitalise on the egg feast. Fishing the days following a pulse of high water can produce great fishing, often in very shallow water. You never know what you might come across as each water bump brings a new push of migrating fish! Trout shift their interest back towards subsurface feeding on mayfly nymphs, caddis grubs and eggs but Deleatidium mayfly duns will continue to hatch well into June, if the weather conditions are right. These sporadic hatches happen during the warmest part of the day and can provide a welcome dry fly surprise to mix up the nymphing and streamer fishing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1630476737955-Z6LWGJKZT5CMCN1I8MCB/IMG_1184.JPG Seasons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1630477497273-8CTQ07AUMZBWMEHD5UH7/IMG_0596.JPG Seasons - June & July Winter is well and truly here with the majority of our rivers and streams being closed to fishing until October. All of our lakes remain open year round, along with the coastal reaches of our main rivers. All of Fiordland’s remote streams flowing west of the divide remain open but require aircraft access. The lower reaches of the largest Southland rivers can provide fun fishing between high water events. Significant rainfall in early winter inundates lake margins and provides opportunities to target tailing trout enticed into shallow water to eat drowned spiders, earthworms and terrestrial larva. We tend to fish the coastal rivers when it’s dry and then hit the lakes when it’s wet, making the most of the short winter days. The temperatures are cold, so you have to rug up and dress to the conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1630477980884-958KHXAHMG86NG2SLUV0/IMG_1303.JPG Seasons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1630478252524-TC4CWKQ8351ILE4M0MEA/IMG_2901.JPG Seasons - August & September August cues the annual whitebait and smelt migrations along our coastal rivers. The term Whitebait collectively describes the juvenile phase of 5 native Galaxias species. Whitebait shoals migrate upstream from the ocean and provide a highly sought after quarry for trout, birds and a passionate demographic of kiwi harvesters known as “Whitebaiters”. Whitebaiters congregate along the banks of Southland’s estuaries and river mouths during the whitebait harvest season, which runs from September through to the end of October. This kiwi tradition is quite a sight for the uninitiated. Close behind the whitebait are native smelt (Retropinna Retropinna), which provide an additional high protein prey item. 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His career as an aquatic ecologist gives Scotty a distinct advantage when it comes to understanding fish behaviour and their habitats. As a master fly tier, he’s also got some pretty unique fly patterns in the S² arsenal to help fool trout when the fish get finicky. From beginners to advanced anglers, Scotty has the temperament and repertoire to cater to all skill levels. He is as much at home in the Fiordland wilderness as he is on the technical lowland streams of Southland or floating the big water of his home river. Scotty guides to the conditions and the clients abilities. He believes that even when conditions are tough, there’s always an approach to help someone catch a fish if they are willing to think outside the box and give it a go. A passionate hunter gatherer, Scotty also guides S²’s hunting trips and enjoys helping clients make safe and ethical harvests of their chosen quarry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1613361994075-H2ZU2E9I3V5Y3VBZ9J2S/IMG_3695.JPG Guides - Shawna Stephens She’s got a passion for wild places and being “on the sticks” of her boat on S² float trips. She’s the quintessential hostess and a talented guide with over a decade of experience guiding in some of the worlds most exotic locations. As a Fellow of The Academy of Wilderness Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, LandSAR trainer and outdoor emergency 1st aid instructor, she’ll keep you safe. Between her many years of experience as an outdoor guide, private chef and nurse, Shawna brings a unique skill set to the S² experience that everyone finds infectious. Although she’d never admit it, she is very talented with a fly rod too! Shawna guides and hosts part time for S² when she is not working as a Nurse Practitioner in the remote Southland community of Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Southland Hospital Emergency Department. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/87a740ca-8b73-439f-9340-6e5216f24c39/IMG_5071.JPG Guides - Richard Greer Richard is S²’s head hunting guide with over twenty years hunting experience and a decade of guiding trophy hunts on the South Island. As the owner of the private hunting estates we operate on, he knows every inch of the hunting blocks like the back of his hand. Whether you are stalking a trophy stag of a lifetime or on your first free range harvest, Richard will show you an authentic and safe hunting experience. Owning a Fiordland station bordered by 9kms of trout river has afforded Richard the opportunity to develop his growing passion for fly fishing, so he’ll often be found down by the river having a flick when he can sneak away. When he’s not guiding or working on the station, he enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge of the outdoors with his two boys, George and Griffin. As a 5th generation “salt of the earth” Southlander, Richard has a well-earned reputation for being jovial, honest and unwaveringly positive in the face of adversity. On those tough days when most of us feel like giving up on the hunt and heading for the warmth of the fire, you can guarantee Richard will still be wearing a smile and be keen to press on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/a7b833eb-1f12-4d9d-bc58-1ebbb0333707/pro-5E77T7eI.jpg Guides - Brayden Hill Brayden’s spent his life fly fishing around the South Island, so there’s very few rivers and streams he hasn’t explored with a fly rod at some stage. Since taking up fly fishing at age 10, he’s developed a true talent for the art, tempered by a humble approach that compliments the S² ethos. Being a Southlander, he knows the many local rivers and Fiordland well, so you’ll find Brayden guiding our walk-wade fly fishing trips on the local streams and in the Fiordland Backcountry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/36627c50-69f3-4164-a674-46d5987ab2e4/image0.jpeg Guides Craig Hind Craig (pictured left) brings over 20 years of commercial skippering and guiding to the S² team. Craig guides our walk-wade fishing trips for both fly and spin fishing. In his own words Craig is just your typical “Mad Keen Fisho”. If it swims around Fiordland, he has fished for it! . Craig grew up targeting many different fish species in his home country of South Africa, but his absolute passion has always been fly fishing and targeting fish on ultra light tackle. He moved to NZ in 2008 and started a fishing charter business, spending many years targeting trout and Salmon on the Southern lakes and guiding fly fishing guests on the rivers of Southland, Fiordland and Otago. 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Fish Jet NZ There’s no better way to fish this particular stretch of river, which holds some of the highest trout densities per kilometre in New Zealand. Rainbow trout and brown trout are both abundant. With only 10% of the bank accessible by foot, this river is best suited to fishing from watercraft. The Fishjet NZ experience is a great option for anglers of all abilities, especially families with young kids looking to give trout fishing a try. It’s well suited to both spin fishing and fly fishing. Beginner and novice anglers will find this to be the most reliable option in our region to catch fish. Experienced anglers can expect to have high success rates, especially during one of the Upper Waiau’s famed Coloburiscus (Colly) Mayfly dun hatches or spinner falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600cc8490eec4a7d050ea045/1612820112778-6I971QX8GHACP2DFH9SM/IMG_9419.JPG Jet Boat Fishing - Packages We have been working closely with the talented team at Fishjet NZ since 2016 and this experience has never failed to impress clients of all skill levels and expectations. Many anglers have reservations about the use of a jet boat to pursue a quarry that is reputed to be timid and easily spooked but rest assured, this approach to fishing one on NZ’s largest rives is highly productive and something every visiting angler should try. A jet boat fishing experience is on our “must do” list for clients visiting the Fiordland region, hence we include a jet boat fishing trip on the Upper Waiau in our week long Southland Sampler package itinerary. Get in touch with us if you’d like to give jet boat fishing a try and we will arrange all the details with our friends at Fishjet NZ. 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