Mike Kirkpatrick
Your Professional Fly-fishing / Brown Trout Fishing Guide, Nelson, New Zealand


The Nelson region, at the top of the South Island, provides some of New Zealand's best trout fishing

It's a fly-fishing paradise for anglers. The sheer abundance of pristine rivers, and waterways in this region provide literally hundreds of miles of plentiful fly fishing water ~ all within a couple of hours drive.

The quality of these waterways is amazing, no two rivers are the same; from the slightly tannin stained West Coast, to the gin clear headwaters of Kahurangi National Park you will be spoilt for choice of the locations available. See our regional map for locations of Nelson fly-fishing rivers & waterways.

Your Fly-fishing / Brown Trout Fishing Guide

Expert fly-fishing guide, Mike Kirkpatrick, has been hunting and trout fishing this region for most of his life ~ and practically knows every nook and cranny of the Nelson region like the back of his hand. A passionate and knowledgeable fly fisherman he loves nothing more than taking a client into a wilderness area to hunt large (sometimes trophy) trout.

If you really want to get into Nelson's backcountry fishing, whether by car, helicopter or tramp Mike will prepare a trip to suit.


Fishing Trips & Packages - Half-day, Full Day, Two or Three day excursions

  • Half day or whole day local fishing
  • Two day fishing excursion, with overnight accommodation usually in a simple but comfortable cabin at nearest holiday park. If you prefer to stay at a Bed & Breakfast or a Lodge, Mike will happily arrange that also.
  • Wilderness excursion for three days and two nights. Accommodation is usually in a trampers hut or riverside camping, depending on location and availability. If you would prefer a cabin or lodge this can be also be arranged.
  • Larger multi-day trips available.

If your time is limited, Mike can arrange a helicopter for quick access to wilderness areas.

Mike provides friendly and thoroughly professional service. If you really want to get into some backcountry fishing in the Nelson region, Mike will apply his expertise to prepare a trip to suit at reasonable rates.

Click here for pricing, information, and bookings


Fly-Fishing Adventure DVD's

Mike is the creator of two superb South Island fly fishing DVD's showing fishing for brown trout in the spectacular Nelson and the Murchison/West Coast regions. Click here to view previews or purchase.


Contact Mike for Bookings and Further information:

Email: mike@latitudeguiding.com

Cell: 021 043 7307 or +64 21 043 7307 (if calling from overseas)

Tel: 03 545 9115 or +64 3 545 9115