Fly Fishing at the Top of the South Island
Our expert team at UppaCreek NZ would like to give you a taste of Fly Fishing New Zealand style.
We specialize in sight fishing for large NZ Brown Trout in unbelievably clear water.

Whether you are a beginner and/or expert, our team strive to give you an enjoyable experience on the river and teach you about our unique flora, fauna and landscape.

Uppacreek NZ
Guided fly fishing for large, wild Brown Trout
With its crystal clear rivers and large brown trout populations, the top of the South Island has become recognised as the prime brown trout fishery in the country … some say the world.

Experienced and Professional fly fishing guides
Aaron has over 11 years of guiding experience here in the Top of The South Island of New Zealand and around the world.

” FLY FISHING IS NOT JUST A PASTIME, IT’S A PASSION!

GREAT GUIDES MEAN GREAT ADVENTURE!”

YOU ARE IN GOOD COMPANY!
There are fly fishing guides and then there are fly fishing guides. We think you know what we mean. We’re talking about those unique individuals who will go the extra mile, try anything, climb trees, scale vertical banks do whatever it takes to find their clients a fish. They live and breathe fly fishing. After a long day on the stream they go home, tie flies, fix tackle, repair leaky boots, have a beer, and crash into bed. The next morning they’re back at our side hunting trout — doing what they do best. They are a rare breed indeed. Aaron Ford is without question a member of that rare breed.

— Barry & Kathy Beck — Pennsylvania, USA

ABOUT UPPACREEK
Uppacreek Guiding was founded by Aaron Ford back in 2002. The idea was borne from a chance meeting in 2000 with an American fishing guide, Patrick Moore, at the Salisbury Hut in the Karamea River area. After a few hours of chat over some vegemite and cheese sandwiches and a Cuban cigar, Aaron & Patrick soon became friends. Patrick then taught Aaron how to cast a fly. This simple gesture quickly developed into an addiction and a passion.

In 2005 Aaron decided to become a full time fishing guide and has never looked back. Since his chance meeting with now lifetime friend Patrick, Aaron has had the opportunity to work in Alaska, Mexico, and Russia managing fishing lodges, guiding, meeting amazing people and making lifelong friends.

Aaron is now in cahoots with two other fishing guides here in the Motueka area. They fish together & share knowledge together and are now all part of a team with a combined experience of around 50 years. Aaron is also a member of the NZPFGA.

UPPA CREEK NZ BRINGS FLY FISHING TO LIFE!
Based just outside of Motueka, Uppacreek Guiding offers fantastic accommodation ranging from motel & home-style accommodation to high end lodges and local access to many crystal clear rivers filled with brown trout. With a lifetime of local experience Aaron offers fishing and camping trips (including helicopter fly-ins) specifically tailored to meet your needs.

The Top of the South is an awesome area to explore with a rod. Rivers range from remote streams flowing down through forested mountain valleys to large open rivers. The amazing clarity of the rivers mean that most fish are sighted before the cast is made. Our brown trout average around 4.5 lb with the chance of encountering that fish of a lifetime – a 10 lb brown!

Day trips
Explore local rivers with a 4WD vehicle

Multi-day road trips
Catch fish in the South Islands varying rivers and scenery.

Heli day trips
Experience our pristine back-country rivers by helicopter

Multi-day heli camp-out
The ultimate adventure exploring the more inaccessible rivers that the South Island has to offer!

GET WHAT YOU DESERVE!
You can totally trust us to plan a journey that will suit your needs even if that includes a helicopter ride!! You deserve it! Contact Aaron now to start planning your trout hunting expedition!!

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START PLANNING YOUR TRIP