Target Charters offers action packed trips around lucrative fisheries of the Bay of Islands, NZ. These waters are known around the world for Marlin. Striped, Black, and Blue―their season runs from late December until May, but peaks from February through April. Yet, that’s not all. Snapper and Kingfish can be readily caught here.
Target Charters has a seasoned captain and professional crew to help you land your dream catch. They know the local waters, and will prepare for the trip, to select the best lures, lines, and tackle.
You will join the crew onboard their John Wade offshore sport fishing boat. She is powered by a 315 HP Cummins engine, and can cruise at the speeds of up to 22 knots. The boat can take up to eight anglers. She is rigged with marine electronics, has a cosy sheltered cabin with lounge seating. There is also a fully private onboard marine toilet. Anglers will find AC, a galley, live bait well, outriggers, and a fighting chair. You get it―this is a boat fit to fish for big game!
Once onboard, the crew will supply you with rods, reels, and tackle. They will also get the lures and live bait, depending on your target. The fishing license is included in the trip.
You will want to bring a camera, sunblock, sunglasses, a cap. Wear comfortable clothes and footwear, as you will need to be able to move easily the action starts. Pack food and drinks. Kids are welcome onboard. If prone to seasickness or if you haven’t been on a boat before, it might be a good idea to consider taking medication beforehand.
When you’re ready to go, come go after that fish!
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- NZ $180 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper (4 hours)
- NZ $320 per person - 3/4 Day Trip - Kingfish (6 hours)
- NZ $1,300 per group - Half Day Trip – Sole Snapper (4 hours)
- NZ $2,400 per group - Full Day Trip - Marlin Fishing (8 hours)
- Toilet
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First Mate
- Fishing License
- Offshore Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Snapper (Pink)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Your operator
| ID & license verified |
| 54 Customer reviews |
| Response time 1 hour |
| Member since December 2014 |
The fish you can target
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Pink Snapper
Yellowtail Amberjack
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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Bank Transfer