Gambler Fishing Charters is Whakatane’s premier charter fishing operation.
Capt. Mike (Bozy) has over 20 years of experience as a charter captain in the Whakatane area and is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, fly fishing, drift fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning, depending on what you’re going after. They specialize in day trips to White Island targeting the legendary Yellowtail Kingfish, Hapuka, Bluenose, Gemfish, and Bass.
Also Inshore trips to the Opotiki mussel farm targeting Snapper, Tarakihi, and Gurnard.
You’ll be fishing from a 30’ Bladerunner catamaran with enough room for up to 10 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet and an ice box.
When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. Don’t forget to buy a fishing license before the trip!
The price of a given trip doesn’t include bait, so be sure to get in touch with the captain about what your options are prior to the trip.
You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.
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 Gambler Fishing Charters.
Captain
Mike Boswell
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Inshore Trip on December 7, 2024
We were certainly blessed when we went on a fishing charter for our Christmas shout... What a day... Beautiful hot sunny day on the water. Captain Mike is a champion. Awesome korero throughout the day, got heaps of fish. Stoked to be able to put fish on the table of our whanau for Christmas. Crewman Darcey is awesome!! Appreciate you bro. We all had a fabulous day. Would recommend the GAMBLER 100%
We were certainly blessed when we went on a fishing charter for our Christmas shout... What a day... Beautiful hot sunny day on the water. Captain Mike is a champion. Awesome korero throughout the day, got heaps of fish. Stoked to be able to put fish on the table of our whanau for Christmas. Crewman Darcey is awesome!! Appreciate you bro. We all had a fabulous day. Would recommend the GAMBLER 100%
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Whakatane, New Zealand
Capt. Mike runs trips out of Whakatane aboard a 30’ Bladerunner catamaran. These waters are known for Tuna and Yellowtail Kingfish and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or trolling. With over 20 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Inshore Fishing
Inshore snapper trips to the Opotiki Mussel farm
Offshore Fishing
Deepsea, Kingfish and Gamefishing to White Island
Reef Fishing
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Ice Box
Radar
Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
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
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
Bank Transfer