High Country Salmon Ltd

Catch-A-Fish Guided Experience

$30.00 NZD

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Duration 30 minutes - 1 salmon 45 minutes - 2 salmon 60 minutes - 3 salmon 75 minutes - 4 salmon

Please note: the $30 per salmon experience fee does not include the price of the salmon ($35/kg).

The ultimate guided one-on-one salmon fishing experience! Catch your own chinook salmon in the glacial waters next to our cafe. No gear required (all provided) and no fishing experience needed. Take home your cleaned (gilled and gutted) whole salmon, or you can ask for it to be filleted for you (extra charge applies). This is a family-friendly attraction - either catch a fish yourself or sit in our landscaped garden and watch the excitement. This is a big fish experience - no tiddlers here and expect them to put up a fight as you reel them in! (Please note: catching a salmon is not guaranteed - see bottom note below).

Further information:

$30 non-refundable per salmon booking fee includes the one-on-one guided experience and gear hire. This applies to walk-ins as well.
Salmon is weighed after being caught and the cost is $35 per kg landed weight.
All fish are gilled and gutted for free. Filleting costs $12 per fish.
There is complimentary packaging with ice and either an insulated bag or a polybox.
You must purchase what you catch - there is no catch and release.
Please book online to guarantee your spot. Choose a time and go through to checkout. You will receive a booking confirmation by email.
We may accept walk-ins, depending on guide availability on the day.
Please only book for the number of fish you want to catch and pay for e.g. to only catch one fish, only book one spot regardless of how many people in your group. If you want to catch 2 fish, book for 2 salmon. DO NOT change the quantity in the cart.
Catch-A-Fish currently operates between 9am and 4pm daily. Hours are staffing dependent.
The pond contains salmon between 2kg and 5kg. If you catch a salmon over the 5kg upper limit, you can swap this for a smaller fish (subject to availability).
Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
It is highly likely you will catch a salmon, but this is not guaranteed. If you don't catch a fish, your $30 experience fee will not be refunded. This charge still covers the guide's time, equipment and valuable information given to you by our guides.

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great experience

had a great experience with anton - my daughter wanted to go fishing and caught a 5+kg salmon! she had a great time! he was patient, kind and very friendly with the kids. he also explained the process of fishing (how many fish we could catch and the cost - as the website was a little ambiguous). had a great experience, with opportunity for pictures. they also gave us the option of donating or keeping the salmon (and said that they would exchange the 5+kg fish for a smaller catch of the day - making it a much more affordable option).

Hi Krystal, Thank you for sharing your visit at High Country Salmon! We are so pleased to hear that Anton made the expereience memorable for you and your daughter. A 5kg + catch is fantastic achievement!
We look forward to welcoming you back for more fishing adventures.
Tash - Catch a Fish Manager

Monday 23rd June 2025

If you're looking for a beginner-friendly salmon fishing experience with all the boxes checked—easy access, great gear, helpful guidance, and the real chance to land a fish—this is it. Our guide was outstanding. Super knowledgeable but down-to-earth, with a knack for simplifying things for beginners. He gave us bite-sized tips that actually made a difference—like how to read the rod’s tension or spot surface activity. You’re not just catching fish, you’re learning how to fish.

Hi Reilly,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and felt supported every step of the way. Our guide enjoys helping people learn while having fun, so it's great to know those bite-sized tips made a difference. We hope to see you back again soon for another go!
Regards Tash - Catch a Fish Manager

Bucket list

So while 11 is young to have a bucket list - it is always great to get something ticked off for my son so that he can add something else. Catching a salmon was on that list and today did not disappoint. In freezing and foggy conditions he caught a huge salmon with a grin to match. I'm looking forward to trying the salmon in the next day now that we are home.

Hi Donna,
Thanks so much for sharing this special moment! We're thrilled your son got to tick catching a salmon off his bucket list—what an awesome achievement! Enjoy the salmon and we hope to welcome you both back again soon for the next adventure!
Kind Regards Tash - Catch a Fish Manager

Catch a salmon

So far impressed with your efficiency.
The day we are booked for the fishing is in July and we have not done that yet.
But based on our experience a few years back with my other Australian grandson we are expecting a good experience and hoping for a fish bigger than 7 pounds which we caught last time.
Regards
Jerry Walton

Thanks Jerry - nothing like a bit of family competition when it comes to catching the biggest salmon! We look forward to welcoming you back and will do all we can to earn that five star review during your July visit - so fingers crossed for a whopper! Jeni Logan, Managing Director High Country Salmon

Great experience, Anton made it 5 star!

We brought our 3 year old to catch a salmon(with the help of dad). Anton was fantastic! He walked us through what we would be doing and was so attentive with our daughter, making sure she was comfortable and enjoying herself throughout. Great guy and really made the experience for us!

Bonus having a delicious salmon to take home for dinner too! Stop for a coffee and some more delicious food at the cafe if you have time.

Thank you Ruth for the great review! I will pass on your lovely comments to Anton. I am so pleased you and your family had a great experience and enjoyed the Salmon. Hopefully we see you again for more magical memories.
Regards
Tash Gamble - Catch a Fish Manager

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