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Archive: February, 2016

Guy Blakeney returns for River Have Lodge, and will good reason!

Compressed Guy Blakeney w 8.5 lb brown

Guy Blakeney of UK, shown here with his gorgeous 8.5 lb brown! No wonder he's returning to River Haven Lodge, time for some more fun! Read more about 'Guy Blakeney returns for River Have Lodge, and will good reason!'...

Posted 9 years ago by River Haven Guiding

Another gorgeous brown.... they just keep on coming...

Compressed Ish with 4.5 lber

Ish Virag, yacht Captain, lands nice 4.5 lb. brown trout! What a few days he had, everyday landing several browns! This captain from Belgium, now lives in France... Read more about 'Another gorgeous brown.... they just keep on coming...'...

Posted 9 years ago by River Haven Guiding

The French Connection... to a 7.5lb. New Zealand brown trout!

Louis with 7.5 lb Compressed

Fishing in tough conditions... windy, overcast, open river... Louis Boutros from France, lands a large seven and a half pound brown trout! The French have such great attitudes and wonderful patience... Read more about 'The French Connection... to a 7.5lb. New Zealand brown trout!'...

Posted 9 years ago by River Haven Guiding

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“Friendly professionalism and exceptional fishing”

Reviewed August 5, 2013

Fishing with Scott is always a joy, because from the moment you first meet him you are fishing with a friend, and because of his uncanny ability to find fish even in difficult conditions. Scott and his team are superb guides, and I learn so much being guided by these experts. Local knowledge is critical to fishing success, especially in New Zealand, and using the New Haven team maximises the fishing experience and gives opportunities to fish pristine water you would never discover otherwise. I have lodged and fished with Scotty for a number of years now, and it is one of the highlights of my fishing calendar because I know I am going to have a wonderful holiday and be challenged with great fishing. The accommodation at Haven Lodge is excellent and well set up for both fisherman and wives! Leya and Scotty are great hosts, and the food and wine is always very good. Very hard to go past this as a fishing destination in the South Island.

Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends

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