We are delighted to announce that the beautifully appointed and wonderfully located Stonefly Lodge will reopen its doors to guests for the 2024-25 New Zealand trout fly fishing season. Following the sad loss of owner John Kerr it September 2022, it has taken time for his wife, Kate, to take stock and decide to continue the wonderful destination that they created together. If you are looking for a stunning lodge with world-class brown trout fishing, then look no further.
Stonefly Lodge is situated on 350 acres of private forest, the lodge offers the complete package for visitors from around the world looking to experience fly fishing in New Zealand. The four-bedroom lodge offers beautiful views, 5 star luxury accommodation situated on the banks of the Motueka River. It close proximity to Abel Tasman and the Marlborough wine region make it a fantastic location for more than just fishing.
This region repeatedly records the most sunshine hours of all of New Zealand, combined with the crystal clear waters and dozens of rivers and streams to choose from, the guided fly fishing experience offered from Stonefly Fishing Lodge can be most memorable. Average catch size of brown trout in this region is approx. 4lb-5lb, with catches of 8lb plus quite common and the chance of a trophy 10lb brown trout may only be a cast away.
The wide choice of rivers available from Stonefly Fishing Lodge enables guests to experience relatively gentle flowing easy access rivers to more adventurous back country streams requiring more accurate casting and a suitable level of fitness. The location also allows a wide choice of rivers from different catchment systems enabling the fly fishing guides to pick the most appropriate fly fishing destination according to the various flow rates at a particular time of year.
Currently there is good availability for the 2024/25 season along with special offers to be had for stays of five or more nights, get in touch to find out more.
If you would like more details about New Zealand or Stonefly Lodge in particular please contact Alex Jardine or call our office on +44(0)1980 847389.
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