Reliance Fishing Charter is located in Bluff and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Skipper Lindsay is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. As part of their 6 to 8-hour trips, you will be bottom fishing for the delicious Blue Cod.

Your adventure begins on board a 40’ Niad boat that can fit a maximum of 10 anglers. The boat is fitted with a toilet and ice box. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

The price of a given trip doesn’t include bait, so be sure to get in touch with the skipper about what your options are prior to the trip. You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Here to help you with anything you need, the first mate will be on hand during the trip. Leaving a tip for a job well done is much appreciated. This is a children-friendly charter, so you’re welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Reliance Fishing Charter.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $177
    Fishing charters with Southern Charters start in Bluff. After the safety briefing, we cross Foveaux Strait to find a calm fishing spot near Stewart Island. Ruapuke, Dog Island, Bird Island, or one of the other islands.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $177
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FAQs about Reliance Fishing Charter

Reliance Fishing Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • NZ $150 per person - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • NZ $150 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Reliance Fishing Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Reliance Fishing Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Reliance Fishing Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Reliance Fishing Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reliance Fishing Charter include:
  • Cod (Blue)

Meet the Captain

Lindsay Turner
Bluff, New Zealand
2 Customer reviews
Response time 16 hours
Member since July 2022
Skipper Lindsay Turner is a devoted angler whose main goal is to make sure his guests have a fun day on the water. He'll do his best to tailor his trips to your particular needs.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cod (Blue) Blue Cod

Boat specs

Niad (Headboat) originally built in 1995, and restored in 2013. Powered by 2 350HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 44 knots.

Length
40 ft
Capacity
10 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
No Smoking
You Keep Catch

Payment

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Monette A.
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4.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 4, 2023
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Graeme K.
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Fishing trip in February

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 17, 2023
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