Taupo Lake Adventures – Te Arani II

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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Catch & Go (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $182
    Two-hour trip that starts at 9.00 a.m.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Catch & Go (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $182
    Two-hour trip that starts at 2:00 p.m.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Trout Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $256
    Morning 3-hour trip.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Trout Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $256
    Afternoon 3-hour trip.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 31 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Brilliant fishing on Lake Taupo
Brilliant fishing on Lake Taupo
Brilliant fishing on Lake Taupo
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Amanda N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Brilliant fishing on Lake Taupo

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip – Catch & Go (PM) on January 7, 2025
We had a fantastic time with Nick on his boat, our sons caught 4 decent size Trout and were stoked with the outcome. Nick’s...
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Nico L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Lovely morning on the water

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Trout Fishing (AM) on December 21, 2024
Our third or fourth trip out on the lake with Captain Nick. Coming from the desert of Central Australia out to the lushness...
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Steve G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic day, wonderful captain

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Trout Fishing (AM) on January 7, 2025
100 % recommended, me and my boys had the best day out.
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Kathy C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Thankyou for a wonderful experience

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Catch & Go (PM) on February 6, 2024
Captain Nick …. Thankyou - an amazing time. Nick was great explained everything, very personable. A perfect gentleman. ...
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Gene R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect afternoon catching trout

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Catch & Go (PM) on April 4, 2024
Nick was full of knowledge and a pleasure to be on the boat with. We both had a lovely afternoon and caught 3 rainbow trout....
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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
Taupo, New Zealand
ID & license verified
167 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
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.

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
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

Which types of fishing are offered

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.

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.

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