Lodge Destinations
Guided Adventures
New Zealand Sight Fishing at Its Finest
Our two riverfront lodges on the South Island have decades-long reputations for bringing you the best guided sight fishing on the planet. Owen River Lodge, set in the Tasman region, accesses nearly 30 walk-and-stalk fisheries known for 10+-lb browns. Cedar Lodge, set along the Makarora River further south, offers exclusive heli access to Mt. Aspiring National Park, the West Coast, and more.
The Fish
Home to the World’s Biggest Browns
With brown trout averaging 4–6 lbs and reaching 10+ lbs at Owen, and a variety of sizable browns and rainbows at Cedar, you won’t find a better opportunity to land one of the South Island’s famous trout on a dry. You’ll fish an enormous variety of gin-clear water with heli-assisted and exclusive access, and our seasoned guide team will make sure you’re on the right stretch, using the right techniques, at the right time for the strike of a lifetime.
Sample Itinerary
Maximize the South Island from Two Lodges
Personalized to your interests and timing, no two itineraries look the same. Here’s an idea of what an 11-day trip to both of our New Zealand lodges might look like for maximum time on the water.
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Arrival at Owen River Lodge
Fly into Nelson and take an Eleven transfer to Owen River Lodge, where a hearty local dinner is served on the outdoor patio
Four Days of Walk and Wade Fishing
Spend four days targeting big browns on freestone rivers and creeks, located between 100 yards and one hour away
Dining and Adventures at Owen
Enjoy breakfast, après, and dinner in-house and lunch in-field. Experience more of New Zealand with a hike, bike, or wine-tasting tour
Heli-Transfer to Cedar Lodge
On day six, take a heli-transfer and fish the Canterbury region along the way, or drive and fish the West Coast on your way to Cedar Lodge
Four Days of Heli-Fishing
Spend the next four days flying to exclusively permitted water for more walk-and-stalk fly fishing
Dining and Adventures at Cedar
Enjoy chef-prepared meals, a hot tub, and adventures like heli-hiking, horseback riding, and jet boating
Eleven’s Fly Fishing Lodges in New Zealand
Meet Our Team
Kiwi Guides with Decades of Experience
Our expert guides know the area like the back of their hands, bringing you longtime local insight, a keen eye for technique and placement, and great personalities.
Chris Williams
Chris Williams is a Fly Fishing Guide at Owen River Lodge. Originally from Christchurch and now living on a remote glacial plateau in New Zealand, he brings over six seasons of guiding experience—and a passion for helping guests land the fish of their dreams.
Adam Peat
Adam Peat is a fly fishing guide at Owen River Lodge with 9 years of experience. A native Kiwi, he’s passionate about helping guests land trophy browns in remote New Zealand waters.
Paul Van Dee Loo
Paul van de Loo is a seasoned fishing guide with 35 years of experience, guiding around New Zealand’s South Island and beyond since 1990.
Alex Scott
Alex Scott is a fly fishing guide at Cedar Lodge, New Zealand. A lifelong outdoorsman, he has 15 years of guiding experience and loves helping guests land trophy browns in stunning backcountry rivers.
Pete Stevenson
Pete Stevenson is a fly fishing guide at Cedar Lodge, New Zealand. A Wanaka local with 5 years of guiding experience, he loves exploring remote West Coast rivers and helping guests land unforgettable catches.
Nick Johnson
Nick Johnson ("Nicko") guides fly fishing at Cedar Lodge, combining years of guiding experience with a lifelong passion for fishing that began at age five.
Paul Wright
Paul Wright is a seasoned fishing guide at Cedar Lodge with 19 years of guiding experience. Originally from Scotland, he now calls New Zealand home.
Cedar Lodge
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