Top Cat Charters 

 Redoubt Street, Taupo, 3330, New Zealand

Top Cat Charters offers unforgettable outings for groups and individuals alike. Whether you’re planning an exciting family gathering, corporate day, or birthday on the water, this crew has several private trips to meet your needs. All trips are available year round, so pick a date and join. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome aboard.

You’ll be fishing on a 36’ vessel by Whangarei Boat Builders. This catamaran has a perfect size for both fishing and partying, with a large deck at the back and a spacious rooftop area for relaxing. You can also use the cabin, bar, and galley area. There’s enough space for 35 guests to join.

Explore the pristine waters of Lake Taupo and target Brown Trout or Steelhead Trout. The crew advises trolling for these fish, but you can also try bottom fishing, spinning, and jigging. As these trips are a mix of fishing and relaxation, you can be a part of the action, and then see how others do from the rooftop.

Years of skipper and host experience have made this crew ready for every type of trip. They provide all fishing equipment you’ll need and cover your licenses. You’ll also have water, coffee, and tea on the boat but bring your own snacks. After the trip, the crew will also clean and fillet your catch free of charge.

The Top Cat Charters crew takes pride in their ability to adjust each trip to their guests’ needs. Let them know how you imagined your day and book a trip!

Tim Evans

Captain

Tim Evans


Highlights

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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2 Hour Trip – Trout
Low rate deposit non-refundable
2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 10 people
US $421 
3 Hour Trip – Trout
Low rate deposit non-refundable
3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 10 people
US $631 
4 Hour Trip – Trout
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 10 people
US $842 
8 Hour Trip – Trout
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 10 people
US $1,443 

FAQs about Top Cat Charters

What are the trip rates for Top Cat Charters?

Top Cat Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • NZ $700 per group, additional NZ $60 per person after 10 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Trout (2 hours)
  • NZ $1,050 per group, additional NZ $90 per person after 10 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Trout (3 hours)
  • NZ $1,400 per group, additional NZ $120 per person after 10 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Trout (4 hours)
  • NZ $2,400 per group, additional NZ $240 per person after 10 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Trout (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Top Cat Charters?

When you book a trip with Top Cat Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Top Cat Charters?

Trips booked with Top Cat Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water, Coffee & Tea.)
  • First Mate
What types of fishing does Top Cat Charters offer?

Top Cat Charters offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing
What fishing techniques does Top Cat Charters offer?

Top Cat Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Top Cat Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Top Cat Charters include:

  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Meet your captain

Tim Evans

Taupo, New Zealand

Response time 16 hours
Member since April 2022

Capt. Tim loves fishing and will make sure you have a great day on the water. A change of lifestyle prompted by the Covid Pandemic, lead Tim and his family to Taupo, with the purchase of Top Cat. Tim, his partner Olivia and their young boys Finn & Max have all fallen in love with Taupo and the beauty and activity options it has to offer.

Fish you can target

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

Your boat

Boat Image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
35 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1982
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Whangarei Boat Builders
Boat type
Catamaran

Engine model
Perkins
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

Where you can fish

Lake Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

What's on board

Toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Multimedia System

Ice Box

Radar

Included in the price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Water, Coffee & Tea.

First Mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

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

How to 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

 PayPal

 Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Taupo right now

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