Andy Mcgaughey Sportsfishing
4.9/5 (37 reviews)
1 Tikitiki Lane, Paihia, 0272, New Zealand–
Andy Mcgaughey Sportsfishing
4.9/5 (37 reviews)
1 Tikitiki Lane
Paihia, New Zealand
Latest news!
Notification that we have been awarded the 'Bay of Islands Swordfish Club George Campbell Conservation Trophy' for Charter boat most tagged marlin.
Running angling trips out of Paihia, Andy McGaughey Sportsfishing invites you to check out the local fishery in style.
Skipper Andrew aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you're after! Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and popping. You're looking at 4 to 10-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Yellowtail Amberjack, Snapper, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Swordfish, and Tuna, depending on the weather and time of year.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 42' Salthouse boat that can safely take up to 12 anglers. This boat features a toilet, ice box, and fighting chair. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Don't forget to buy a fishing license before the trip! You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.
Skipper Andrew runs trips together with his first mate, who's there to help you with whatever you may need. Tips are always appreciated for a job well done. The price of your trip also includes complimentary snacks and drinks, but you're welcome to bring your own. Please let the crew know if you have any questions or special requests.
Children are welcome aboard so you're good to get the young ones started early.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Andy McGaughey Sportsfishing.
Rating
4.9
37 reviews
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (36)
+30
What anglers say
97%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish
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Pernell Turner
5.0
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Outstanding 6-Hour Charter with Wahoo Sports Fishing
6 Hour Trip – Kingfish on December 14, 2025 • 4 adults
We did the 6-hour fishing charter with Wahoo Sports Fishing, and it was hands-down the best charter I've ever been on.
Andy is a proper sea dog — looks the part, knows the water inside out, and honestly feels like he's half fish himself. You can tell straight away you're in safe, experienced hands. His local knowledge and calm confidence set the tone for the whole day.
Chris, the deckhand, was right onto it. The two of them work with a really slick system — everything ran smoothly, rods were always ready, lines were managed well, and there was zero chaos even when things fired up. You could see how well they've worked together.
What really blew us away was catching absolute monster snapper while jigging for kingfish — something I'd never done before. Learning new techniques and landing fish like that made the day next-level.
Epic fishing, great crew, well-run operation.
Couldn't recommend Wahoo Sports Fishing highly enough — we'll 100% be back.
Reported catch:
0
Graham Mackinnon
5.0
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Wahoo Fantastic Fishing Trip
4 Hour Trip – Snapper on May 2, 2026 • 5 adults
we had a great fishing trip today with Andy and his deck hand Mark. I recommend this operator to any group they run a very clean professional operation and know where the fish are. Very comfortable boat and they took care of all our baiting and unhooking needs. 10 out of 10.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 2, 2026
cheers. look forward to getting you back out on the water.
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Tony Jackson
5.0
Verified
everything we hoped for ( except the marlin)
9 Hour Trip – Big Game (MAX 6) on January 27, 2026 • 4 adults
great boat and size for a full day out. Andy & Chris were super friendly and experts about the local waters and fishing.
No luck with the Marlin but we had to give it a go and we caught some great fish in the end. amentities in board were as advertised and the boat was very well maintained. it was a great experience and well worth it. thank you guys.
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Gary Shannon
5.0
Verified
A 10 out of 10 fishing experience !
4 Hour Trip – Snapper on January 4, 2026 • 6 adults
Thank you Andy and Mark for making our family charter a wonderful experience.
Two of our group had never fished before and both caught plenty-including three trophy size snapper.
However, the highlight was catching kingfish on our 'snapper' charter.
Overall - a 10 out of 10 experience.
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Daren Lynch
5.0
Verified
New
Great day
6 Hour Trip – Kingfish on April 16, 2026 • 5 adults
Great day with the crew. We won't leave it so long next time. Thanks again Andy and Chris
Response from Captain
April 17, 2026
Cheers guys. Enjoyed your company. look forward to getting you out there again some day.
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4 Hour Trip – Snapper
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Jan 1
Starting time
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $656
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $656
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Kingfish
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Jan 1
Starting time
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $835
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $835
Entire boat: up to 4 people
9 Hour Trip – Swordfish
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
Starting time
9 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,371
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,371
Entire boat: up to 4 people
9 Hour Trip – Big Game (MAX 6)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
Starting time
9 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,431
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,431
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating
4.9
37 reviews
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33
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2
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4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (36)
+30
What anglers say
97%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish
All reviews (37)
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Pernell Turner
5.0
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Outstanding 6-Hour Charter with Wahoo Sports Fishing
6 Hour Trip – Kingfish on December 14, 2025 • 4 adults
We did the 6-hour fishing charter with Wahoo Sports Fishing, and it was hands-down the best charter I've ever been on.
Andy is a proper sea dog — looks the part, knows the water inside out, and honestly feels like he's half fish himself. You can tell straight away you're in safe, experienced hands. His local knowledge and calm confidence set the tone for the whole day.
Chris, the deckhand, was right onto it. The two of them work with a really slick system — everything ran smoothly, rods were always ready, lines were managed well, and there was zero chaos even when things fired up. You could see how well they've worked together.
What really blew us away was catching absolute monster snapper while jigging for kingfish — something I'd never done before. Learning new techniques and landing fish like that made the day next-level.
Epic fishing, great crew, well-run operation.
Couldn't recommend Wahoo Sports Fishing highly enough — we'll 100% be back.
Reported catch:
0
Graham Mackinnon
5.0
Verified
New
Wahoo Fantastic Fishing Trip
4 Hour Trip – Snapper on May 2, 2026 • 5 adults
we had a great fishing trip today with Andy and his deck hand Mark. I recommend this operator to any group they run a very clean professional operation and know where the fish are. Very comfortable boat and they took care of all our baiting and unhooking needs. 10 out of 10.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 2, 2026
cheers. look forward to getting you back out on the water.
0
Tony Jackson
5.0
Verified
everything we hoped for ( except the marlin)
9 Hour Trip – Big Game (MAX 6) on January 27, 2026 • 4 adults
great boat and size for a full day out. Andy & Chris were super friendly and experts about the local waters and fishing.
No luck with the Marlin but we had to give it a go and we caught some great fish in the end. amentities in board were as advertised and the boat was very well maintained. it was a great experience and well worth it. thank you guys.
0
Gary Shannon
5.0
Verified
A 10 out of 10 fishing experience !
4 Hour Trip – Snapper on January 4, 2026 • 6 adults
Thank you Andy and Mark for making our family charter a wonderful experience.
Two of our group had never fished before and both caught plenty-including three trophy size snapper.
However, the highlight was catching kingfish on our 'snapper' charter.
Overall - a 10 out of 10 experience.
0
Daren Lynch
5.0
Verified
New
Great day
6 Hour Trip – Kingfish on April 16, 2026 • 5 adults
Great day with the crew. We won't leave it so long next time. Thanks again Andy and Chris
Response from Captain
April 17, 2026
Cheers guys. Enjoyed your company. look forward to getting you out there again some day.
0
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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1998
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Salthouse
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
2 x 280HP
Max cruising speed
23 knots