Fish Taupo 

5.0/5 (432 reviews)
 Redoubt Street, Taupo, 3330, New Zealand

Fish Taupo 

5.0/5 (432)
 Angler's Choice
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Redoubt Street
Taupo, New Zealand

When you're ready to cast your line in a lake that is almost the size of Singapore, Taupo Lake is the place to go to. With breathtaking views, excellent fishery, and a great charter operation like Fish Taupo to take you to the best bite, you're in for a fishing adventure like no other.

Join Captain Marty Staines on his 28' Weekender and allow a local, knowledgeable guide show you around and get you to the most productive fishing grounds. The boat is a solid vessel with plenty of fishing room for up to 5 anglers to reel in their catch and a strong 350 HP Mercruiser engine to cut through the waves easily.

'Stratus' has got a private toilet, as well as a galley well-suited for making complimentary tea and coffee for everyone on board. You are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks for your adventure. She's rigged with quality navigational equipment to stay on the fish's trail, and when you get there, you'll have Shimano rods, reels, and tackle to hook your prey. After the trip, you will get your catch cleaned and bagged, all you need to do is figure out how to cook it.

On expeditions with Capt. Marty, you will mostly be chasing Rainbow Trout, as well as Brown Trout. These fish are the superstars of Lake Taupo, and if you decide to go on longer trips, you will venture further from the shore, if the weather allows. Trolling, jigging, and light tackle are the name of the game, and you will have plenty of opportunities to hone your skills in these fishing techniques.

Before you set off to enjoy Lake Taupo, you need a fishing license, and you can either buy it on land or your captain will have these available on board to complete on the day to make your life easier. Capt. Marty will show you around the most beautiful sites on the lake and it will be hard to go home after you come back to the dock.

Bring your kids along for a fishing adventure and create some amazing memories with Fish Taupo charters!

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Rating

5.0
432 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (351)

An angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Rainbow Trout while enjoying a peaceful day on the water.
Marty the Great!
A proud angler displaying a large trout while enjoying a sunny day on the water, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying two freshly caught Rainbow Trout while fishing on a boat.
Taupo haul
Taupo haul
+345

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Jonathan Thomas
Jonathan Thomas
5.0
Verified
Top Taupo Trout Trip
3 Hour Trip – Special (PM) on February 20, 20261 adult
Marty is just the nicest skipper you could ever meet. In spite of the really windy conditions with whitecaps and significant swells,he found some more sheltered spots and I took home some very nice trout. On Marty's advice, I bought some lemon pepper and Alfoil. My wife and I are sitting recovering after a wonderful trout dinner,washed down with an excellent New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc ( our motel has a barbecue).What a day ! if you visit Taupo, this the trip for you.
An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying two freshly caught Rainbow Trout while fishing on a boat.
1
Lindsay Voth
Lindsay Voth
5.0
Verified
Fish ON!!
5 Hour Trip on April 10, 20252 adults
We booked the 5hr trip and had an absolute blast!! Marty is personable, easy to chat with, efficient, and knows his stuff!!! Since we booked the longer trip, we were able to go a ways down the lake and after a quick boat ride he got up set up!! Within 20 minutes of stopping we were into the Rainbows!! We caught about 15 rainbows, and missed about 4 other opportunities. Marty cleaned our two fish we kept, and recommended a local butcher to smoke the fish for us overnight. Overall, fishing with Marty was an absolute pleasure and we hope to book again in the future!
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Guy Savage
Guy Savage
5.0
Verified
New
Marvellous day!
5 Hour Trip on March 9, 20261 adult
Marty was an excellent host for a great day on the lake. Downrigging and jigging for variety. He knew all the spots and led me to plenty of action. 5 lovely fish for the freezer (and several returned) conpleted a fantastic outing.
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Paul Mckinney
Paul Mckinney
5.0
Verified
Marty the Great!
3 Hour Trip – Special (PM) on February 24, 20264 adults
Marty was a fantastic Captain who made us feel welcomed and relaxed. We were two couples, and each of us were lucky enough to land at least two fish. What an awesome afternoon we had. Thanks heaps Marty. We'll definitely be back. Cheers.
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A proud angler displaying a large trout while enjoying a sunny day on the water, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
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Ke Wei
Ke Wei
4.7
Verified
good experience
3 Hour Trip – Special (AM) on January 15, 20262 adults1 child
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an amazing fishing experience with Fish Taupo. The overall experience was excellent, and the skipper was very experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly, which made us feel comfortable even though we were not very experienced anglers. Everything was well organised, and the trip was enjoyable and relaxing. We learned a lot and had a great time on the water. We would definitely come back again if we have the chance. Highly recommended!
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip – Tester (9AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 9:00 AM
US $186
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour Trip – Special (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 9:00 AM
US $262
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour Trip – Special (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $262
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip – Get Out There (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $349
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip – Get Out There (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:30 PM
US $349
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $436
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
US $698
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

5.0
432 reviews
5
416
4
10
3
3
2
0
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (351)

An angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Rainbow Trout while enjoying a peaceful day on the water.
Marty the Great!
A proud angler displaying a large trout while enjoying a sunny day on the water, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying two freshly caught Rainbow Trout while fishing on a boat.
Taupo haul
Taupo haul
+345

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (432)

Filter
Showing 15 of 432 reviews
Jonathan Thomas
Jonathan Thomas
5.0
Verified
Top Taupo Trout Trip
3 Hour Trip – Special (PM) on February 20, 20261 adult
Marty is just the nicest skipper you could ever meet. In spite of the really windy conditions with whitecaps and significant swells,he found some more sheltered spots and I took home some very nice trout. On Marty's advice, I bought some lemon pepper and Alfoil. My wife and I are sitting recovering after a wonderful trout dinner,washed down with an excellent New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc ( our motel has a barbecue).What a day ! if you visit Taupo, this the trip for you.
An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying two freshly caught Rainbow Trout while fishing on a boat.
1
Lindsay Voth
Lindsay Voth
5.0
Verified
Fish ON!!
5 Hour Trip on April 10, 20252 adults
We booked the 5hr trip and had an absolute blast!! Marty is personable, easy to chat with, efficient, and knows his stuff!!! Since we booked the longer trip, we were able to go a ways down the lake and after a quick boat ride he got up set up!! Within 20 minutes of stopping we were into the Rainbows!! We caught about 15 rainbows, and missed about 4 other opportunities. Marty cleaned our two fish we kept, and recommended a local butcher to smoke the fish for us overnight. Overall, fishing with Marty was an absolute pleasure and we hope to book again in the future!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
0
Guy Savage
Guy Savage
5.0
Verified
New
Marvellous day!
5 Hour Trip on March 9, 20261 adult
Marty was an excellent host for a great day on the lake. Downrigging and jigging for variety. He knew all the spots and led me to plenty of action. 5 lovely fish for the freezer (and several returned) conpleted a fantastic outing.
0
Paul Mckinney
Paul Mckinney
5.0
Verified
Marty the Great!
3 Hour Trip – Special (PM) on February 24, 20264 adults
Marty was a fantastic Captain who made us feel welcomed and relaxed. We were two couples, and each of us were lucky enough to land at least two fish. What an awesome afternoon we had. Thanks heaps Marty. We'll definitely be back. Cheers.
Review media 0
A proud angler displaying a large trout while enjoying a sunny day on the water, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
1
Ke Wei
Ke Wei
4.7
Verified
good experience
3 Hour Trip – Special (AM) on January 15, 20262 adults1 child
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an amazing fishing experience with Fish Taupo. The overall experience was excellent, and the skipper was very experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly, which made us feel comfortable even though we were not very experienced anglers. Everything was well organised, and the trip was enjoyable and relaxing. We learned a lot and had a great time on the water. We would definitely come back again if we have the chance. Highly recommended!
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
0

FAQs about Fish Taupo

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1999
Boat manufacturer
Rayglass
Boat type
Cuddy cabin

Engine model
Mercruiser
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots
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