Fish Taupo 

5.0/5 (414 reviews)
 Redoubt Street, Taupo, 3330, New Zealand

Fish Taupo 

5.0/5 (414)
 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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 414 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (343)

November fishing trip
Fishing with Marty
Amazing!
+340

Angler rating

398
10
3
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

98%

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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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Cathy Tian
Cathy Tian
5.0
Verified
Amazing!
5 Hour Trip on November 15, 20252 adults1 child
We had an awesome time on our fishing trip! Capitain Marty was super friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience fun and easy. The boat was well-organized, and we felt safe and looked after the entire time. We caught some great fish and enjoyed beautiful views along the way. Highly recommend this charter — we'd definitely go again!
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
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Katrina Stevenson
Katrina Stevenson
5.0
Verified
Second time round - just as awesome
2 Hour Trip – Tester (9AM) on April 17, 20251 adult2 children
This is our (mum and boys) second time out fishing with Captain Marty, and it did not disappoint. We were so unsure in the lead-up due to the weather, but he communicated well and assured us it would be decent fishing weather. We were lucky there were light intermittent showers (which didn't affect us) and no wind at all. Captain Marty's skill and local knowledge led us to catch 6 decent sized trout. What a wonderful morning! The boys are buzzing from their experience. Thanks again!!
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Herschel Bolton
Herschel Bolton
5.0
Verified
It was such an amazing afternoon
3 Hour Trip – Special (PM) on October 4, 20252 adults
Captain Marty was fun and knowledgeable, both about fishing and the history of the area. we caught 14 nice rainbows, but only kept 3. Captain Marty was kind enough to clean them for us. His boat was the absolute cleanest fishing boat we have ever been on. Thank you, Captain Marty!!
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Simon Tattam
Simon Tattam
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Get Out There (AM) on July 6, 20254 adults1 child
We had an awesome day out on Lake Taupō with Marty! The fishing charter was well organised, clean and the gear was top notch. Marty was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. We definitely recommend to anyone keen on a great day of trout fishing.
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3 Hour Trip – Special (AM)
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $262 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3 Hour Trip – Special (PM)
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $262 
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4 Hour Trip – Get Out There (AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $349 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
4 Hour Trip – Get Out There (PM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $349 
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5 Hour Trip
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $437 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip
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US $699 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 414 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (343)

November fishing trip
Fishing with Marty
Amazing!
+340

Angler rating

398
10
3
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

98%

Showing 1 - 5 of 414 reviews
Showing: 5 of 414 reviews
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
Cathy Tian
Cathy Tian
5.0
Verified
Amazing!
5 Hour Trip on November 15, 20252 adults1 child
We had an awesome time on our fishing trip! Capitain Marty was super friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience fun and easy. The boat was well-organized, and we felt safe and looked after the entire time. We caught some great fish and enjoyed beautiful views along the way. Highly recommend this charter — we'd definitely go again!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
0
Katrina Stevenson
Katrina Stevenson
5.0
Verified
Second time round - just as awesome
2 Hour Trip – Tester (9AM) on April 17, 20251 adult2 children
This is our (mum and boys) second time out fishing with Captain Marty, and it did not disappoint. We were so unsure in the lead-up due to the weather, but he communicated well and assured us it would be decent fishing weather. We were lucky there were light intermittent showers (which didn't affect us) and no wind at all. Captain Marty's skill and local knowledge led us to catch 6 decent sized trout. What a wonderful morning! The boys are buzzing from their experience. Thanks again!!
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Herschel Bolton
Herschel Bolton
5.0
Verified
It was such an amazing afternoon
3 Hour Trip – Special (PM) on October 4, 20252 adults
Captain Marty was fun and knowledgeable, both about fishing and the history of the area. we caught 14 nice rainbows, but only kept 3. Captain Marty was kind enough to clean them for us. His boat was the absolute cleanest fishing boat we have ever been on. Thank you, Captain Marty!!
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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Simon Tattam
Simon Tattam
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Get Out There (AM) on July 6, 20254 adults1 child
We had an awesome day out on Lake Taupō with Marty! The fishing charter was well organised, clean and the gear was top notch. Marty was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. We definitely recommend to anyone keen on a great day of trout fishing.
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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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