Gamefishing at its best! Giant Bluefin;  Some of the most thrilling fishing ever experienced amongst the wildest weather and coastline in New Zealand.

Pacific bluefin estimated: 100 -250kg
Northern Bluefin Tuna estimated: 200 – 500+kg

Each year Hoki spawning season attracts the Northern and Pacific Bluefin to the West Coast of the South Island and also the huge Hoki trawlers from NZ, Japan, Norway and Russia

Lance bases Enchanter in either Greymouth or Westport depending on where the fish are being caught.  Trips are based on an hourly rate with the minimum trip 48 hours – 72 hours.  Fishing is throughout the day and night, with many bluefin caught in the dark. 

Enchanter is fully set up for Bluefin complete with steel reinforced Gamechair to handle 200-400+kg fish and 130lb gear.  To enable Enchanter to get on the fish she holds an offshore survey to fish up to 100 nautical miles to fish places like the Hokitika Trench and beyond. 

The cost $225.00 per hour includes full catering for six persons, bait, burley, 130lb tackle and 130W Shimano rod and reels. 

Each trip is booked into a five day period to allow for the best weather window as river bars at Greymouth and Westport dicate departure and returning to port as well as westcoast weather and sea conditions.

Both Greymouth and Westport have all amenities: Supermarkets, ATM, Restaurants etc.
Greymouth is 4.5 hours drive from Picton Ferry Terminal  www.interislander.co.nz, 1:40hrs south of Westport or 3 hours from Christchurch. 
Nearest Domestic Airport:  Westport - www.airnewzealand.co.nz
International Airport:  Christchurch - www.jetstar.com 
Accommodation in Greymouth:  www.alpinerose.co.nz
Accommodation in Westport:  www.palmcourtwestport.co.nz