Fish Taupo 

5.0/5 (446 reviews)
 Redoubt Street, Taupo, 3330, New Zealand

Fish Taupo 

Taupo, New Zealand
28 ft
5
5.0/5 (446 reviews)

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!

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!

Fish Taupo
Charter Operator
Fish Taupo
21 years of experience
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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 $185
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 $260
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 $260
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 $347
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 $347
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $434
Entire boat: up to 5 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $694
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (367)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (446)

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Jonathan Thomas
Jonathan Thomas
au
Australia
Member since 2026
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.

Hiu Fong O
Hiu Fong O
nz
New Zealand
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
very good experience
3 Hour Trip – Special (AM) on July 9, 20263 adults2 children

my son is very happy he catch 2 big fish, Captain Marty is very nice to teaching my son fishing and help us everything, today wind is strong but Captain has good experience so he know how to find fish, good good good

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Oliver Gerber
Oliver Gerber
ch
Switzerland
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastischer Ausflug
3 Hour Trip – Special (AM) on April 17, 20262 adults2 children

Wir als Familie 2 Erwachsene & 2 Kinder hatten einen fantastischen Ausflug! Marty Staines war sehr angenehm und ruhig und liess auch die Kinder „Arbeiten“. 3h waren für uns Anfänger perfekt und wir konnten viele Forellen fangen und auch mitnehmen. Wwürden den Ausflug sofort wieder buchen. Vielen Dank für das tolle Erlebnis!

Guy Munckton
Guy Munckton
au
Australia
Member since 2016
5.0
Verified
Absolutely Fantastic
4 Hour Trip – Get Out There (PM) on June 24, 20262 adults

Marty was very knowledgeable, and great at what he did. He knows fishing. A fantastic day out and would highly recommend. Great experience. Will be back.

Bryan Mills
Bryan Mills
nz
New Zealand
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
wonderful trilp
2 Hour Trip – Tester (9AM) on July 11, 20263 adults1 child

A wonderful couple of hours fisihing! boys had a great time and Marty was the best! Will definetly be back!

FAQs about Fish Taupo

Fish Taupo offers the following trips to customers:
  • NZ $320 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Tester (9AM) (2 hours)
  • NZ $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Special (AM) (3 hours)
  • NZ $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Special (PM) (3 hours)
  • NZ $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Get Out There (AM) (4 hours)
  • NZ $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Get Out There (PM) (4 hours)
  • NZ $750 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • NZ $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fish Taupo, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Fully enclosed for privacy
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Fish Taupo include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Your catch cleaned and bagged (not filleted))
  • Drinks (Welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks )
Fish Taupo offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
Fish Taupo offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Fish Taupo include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Your operator

Fish Taupo
Fish Taupo
Fish Taupo

Taupo, New Zealand

ID & license verified
446 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Marty Staines is local, born and bred in the Lake Taupo area, and he lives and breathes boating and fishing. He takes out customers to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere aboard his boat 'Stratus,' where they can fish and admire the gorgeous lake. Capt. Marty is the owner-operator of Fish Taupo, and he has your interest at heart to provide you with that special experience on the water.

ID & license verified
446 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Marty Staines is local, born and bred in the Lake Taupo area, and he lives and breathes boating and fishing. He takes out customers to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere aboard his boat 'Stratus,' where they can fish and admire the gorgeous lake. Capt. Marty is the owner-operator of Fish Taupo, and he has your interest at heart to provide you with that special experience on the water.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fully enclosed for privacy
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Your catch cleaned and bagged (not filleted)
Drinks
Welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible
Have been able to accommodate

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

What’s biting in Taupo right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

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