Discover the challenge of the South Island's large wild brown trout and rainbows with this comprehensive guide. Covering the details on the five distinct geographical zones, including Rainbow River, Lake Wanaka and Hawea River, Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu, and the Alexandra Reservoirs, the updated edition also includes new chapters on the Baton, the Upper Wangapeka, and the Upper Clarence Rivers. Over 400 fishing spots on some of the best trout waters in the South Island are described in detail: how to get there, which fishing techniques are best, which flies to use, and what time to fish. Detailed maps; information on licenses, regulations, fishing etiquette, water safety, and what to wear; and an overview of spinning and fly fishing on the island make this an indispensable guidebook.