Taupo Lake Adventures – Te Arani II 

4.9
(82 reviews)
 65 Redoubt Street, Taupo, 3330, New Zealand

Taupo Lake Adventures – Te Arani II 

Taupo, New Zealand
22 ft
4
4.9
(82 reviews)

Make an adventure out of your next trip to Taupo and go fishing with Taupo Lake Adventures Ltd.

Fishing around here will often see you targeting Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. For these species, you're likely to deep troll using downriggers and light tackle. If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard.

Capt. Nick welcomes you aboard a 22' Cuddy cabin with room for 4 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, as well as lures.

You will need to buy a Taupo fishing license. You can do this online or Capt. Nick can arrange licenses for you. Don't leave home without snacks, sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Taupo Lake Adventures Ltd!

Make an adventure out of your next trip to Taupo and go fishing with Taupo Lake Adventures Ltd.

Fishing around here will often see you targeting Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. For these species, you're likely to deep troll using downriggers and light tackle. If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard.

Capt. Nick welcomes you aboard a 22' Cuddy cabin with room for 4 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, as well as lures.

You will need to buy a Taupo fishing license. You can do this online or Capt. Nick can arrange licenses for you. Don't leave home without snacks, sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Taupo Lake Adventures Ltd!

Nick Reed
Captain
Nick Reed
18 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip – Catch & Go (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $188
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Catch & Go (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $188
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip – Trout Fishing (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $264
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip – Trout Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
US $264
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (36)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
88%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (82)

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Cameron Spicer
Cameron Spicer
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great morning fishing on Lake Taupo!
3 Hour Trip – Trout Fishing (AM) on May 26, 20261 adult

Captain Nick knows exactly where the fish are hiding. Can't recommend him enough… excellent trip. Boat was awesome Top notch equipment! Do yourself a favour and book this trip if you're looking for a great day of fishing.

Stefan Fahey
Stefan Fahey
nz
New Zealand
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Kids had a blast
2 Hour Trip – Catch & Go (PM) on May 30, 20262 adults2 children

Great experience. Great captain. Fishing was a bit slow at first but picked up. Kids really enjoyed the trip and Nick was great. Nice to have cleaned fish to take home.

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Dane Manning
Dane Manning
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
August fishing trip
3 Hour Trip – Trout Fishing (AM) on August 27, 20262 adults

Jeff Beattie
Jeff Beattie
au
Australia
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Nick
2 Hour Trip – Catch & Go (PM) on August 13, 20262 adults

Stephane Mailion
Stephane Mailion
Repeat angler
nz
New Zealand
Member since 2020
2 trips
5.0
Verified
nice fishing on lake Taupo
2 Hour Trip – Catch & Go (AM) on April 6, 20264 adults

in a 2h family fishing trip on lake Taupo, caught 5 beautiful rainbow trouts thanks to Nick's fishing expertise. 👌

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

FAQs about Taupo Lake Adventures – Te Arani II

Taupo Lake Adventures – Te Arani II offers the following trips to customers:
  • NZ $320 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Catch & Go (AM) (2 hours)
  • NZ $320 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Catch & Go (PM) (2 hours)
  • NZ $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Trout Fishing (AM) (3 hours)
  • NZ $450 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Trout Fishing (PM) (3 hours)
When you book a trip with Taupo Lake Adventures – Te Arani II, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Taupo Lake Adventures – Te Arani II include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Trout cleaned and bagged)
Taupo Lake Adventures – Te Arani II offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Taupo)
Taupo Lake Adventures – Te Arani II offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Taupo Lake Adventures – Te Arani II include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Your captain

Nick Reed
Nick Reed

Taupo, New Zealand

ID & license verified
254 Customer reviews
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Member since November 2017

Capt. Nick has been a fisherman his whole life. He started fishing for Trout already at an early age. Since 1987, Capt. Nick fishes for Trout in the Taupo Lake fishery. He is a seasoned angler who knows how to give his customers a trip to remember. Nick's experience will be of help when you set out on your fishing adventure. Onboard Capt. Nick's boat, you will find friendly and professional service, whether you're a novice angler or a veteran fisherman.

Nick Reed
Nick Reed
Fully verified
254
reviews
2017
member since
~4h
response
Capt. Nick has been a fisherman his whole life. He started fishing for Trout already at an early age. Since 1987, Capt. Nick fishes for Trout in the Taupo Lake fishery. He is a seasoned angler who knows how to give his customers a trip to remember. Nick's experience will be of help when you set out on your fishing adventure. Onboard Capt. Nick's boat, you will find friendly and professional service, whether you're a novice angler or a veteran fisherman.

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)

Real catches by this captain

  • Great memories to make!
    Sameena D.
    Sameena D.
  • Nice view,fantastic fishing
    Vlove K.
    Vlove K.
  • Great family trip
    Greg W.
    Greg W.
  • Fishing with Nick
    John W.
    John W.
  • Lake Taupo
    William K.
    William K.
  • Nick was awesome, great catch and chats
    Rory O.
    Rory O.
  • Great morning out catching trout
    Shanan L.
    Shanan L.
  • Awesome time with Captain Nick
    Zain K.
    Zain K.
  • Great experience
    Kate B.
    Kate B.
  • Fishing with Nick
    Dave M.
    Dave M.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1989
Boat manufacturer
Sea Ray
Boat type
Cuddy cabin
Engine model
Styr
Powered by
1 x 256HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Taupo

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Trout cleaned and bagged

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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

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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Taupo right now

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

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