The lake offers habitat for the longfin eel. A specimen caught back in 1886 is still the largest known of its species. The brown trout, the rainbow trout and the salmon are also abundant in the lake. These and other smaller fish support larger predators. Black-billed gulls, mallards and the New Zealand scaup also govern the area.
Because of the rugged terrain, the lack of bays and inlets, trolling is the most popular fishing method at Lake Wakatipu. Fishing for trout is most rewarding at the mouths of the Greenstone and Lochy rivers. During the summer, the lake is an excellent place for swimming. Other preferred activities are paragliding, bungee jumping, bird-watching and skiing in the winter.
Numerous wineries can be found in the Gibbston Valley nearby, which is part of the Central Otago Wine Region. Wine varieties include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. The TSS Earnslaw, known as “The Lady of the Lake” is a boat offering scenic tours to tourists and has been in operation since 1912.
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