Target Charters
Target Charters
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!
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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What anglers say
All reviews (66)
We had a fantastic fishing trip.The weather was perfect and Captain Ross and his First Mate Harley couldn't do enough make us welcome. Ross put us straight on to the fish. My partner, Carol, had never fished before and Ross and Harley coached and helped her all the way and she was soon catching fish like a pro. We soon caught enough keepers, as we still had plenty of time Ross took us for a tour of some of the Ilands and a stop over at Otehei Bay which was beautiful. Ross also suggested going to Oceans 68 Fish and Chip shop who cooked some of our catch for us beautiful!! Nothing better than fresh caugt fish. Thank you Ross and Harley.
Thanks for the awesome review David it was our pleasure to get you both out on the water and great you got to catch sone nice snapper to enjoy later for dinner. enjoy the rest of your adventures in NZ. Cheers Ross
We had a family of 6 with a 16 and 10 year old and it was nonstop fun. The crew were knowledgeable and gracious. Would definitely come back to fish with them again!
Thanks for the great review Emily it was a pleasure taking your family out on such a beautiful winters day with the fish on the bite Cheers Ross
Had the best experience with this charter! Ross and Harley were absolutely awesome, easy to find, taught me (who doesn't go fishing) how to catch and reel in a FAT snapper! Never thought i would like fishing, but after being on that, I would definitely go again. Best weather, best crew, great laughs, Best experience !👌
Thank you for your great review much appreciated we had a great time and plenty of good banter and laughs and a nice lot of fish onboard. Welcome you back any time many thanks Ross Target Charters
We loved that we only had to travel for 20mins and we were on the fish. Thanks for allowing me to catch my first Kingfish and John Dory, especially on my Birthday. A relaxed and enjoyable fishing trip that was fun and friendly, thanks for a great day out. 😊
Thanks Leigh great to hear you enjoyed your day out fishing in the Bay of Islands and caught some nice fish. we welcome you back anytime 🐠
this was my daughter's first fishing trip. she had a great time. She caught 3 snappers that were keepers and a trevally and caught half a dozen small snapper that went back in. Ross and Harley were great. thanks for a brilliant day.
Thanks Steven happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your day onboard and especially your daughter catching so many fish. it wad a pleasure having you all onboard
FAQs about Target Charters
What are the trip rates for Target Charters?
- NZ $190 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper (4 hours)
- NZ $350 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Target Charters?
- Toilet Manual flush toilet
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Outriggers
- Ice box
What's included in the trip price with Target Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Catching live bait is always done on a Kingfish Charter and is included in the price)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (All filleting is done in request for customers and it is included on every charter unless you want to take home a whole fish )
- First mate (Our Deckie Harley is always onboard with the Skipper to assist customers with baiting hooks netting the fish taking off the hook setting up the rods and reels for customers filleting fish ready to take home )
- Fishing license (We operate under the NZ Maritime rules and have all appropriate licenses to operate a fishing charter business. No requirement or cost to customers)
What types of fishing does Target Charters offer?
- Offshore fishing (We are licensed to travel within 12 nautical miles from Paihia )
What fishing techniques does Target Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Target Charters?
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Snapper (Pink)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Your operator
Having had a love of fishing for over 40 years, and owning my own aluminum boat, I came across an opportunity to buy a charter boat. So, with a life style change and relocating to the Bay of Islands in New Zealand, my wife and I bought Target Charters about 14 years ago and continue to operate in the Bay.
Ross T.
Captain
Frances T.
Business partner
Having had a love of fishing for over 40 years, and owning my own aluminum boat, I came across an opportunity to buy a charter boat. So, with a life style change and relocating to the Bay of Islands in New Zealand, my wife and I bought Target Charters about 14 years ago and continue to operate in the Bay.
Ross T.
Captain
Frances T.
Business partner
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Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
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:
Cash
Bank transfer
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