Gambler Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (1 review)
 Kakahoroa Drive, Whakatane, 3120, New Zealand

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.

Mike Boswell

Captain

Mike Boswell


Most popular features:

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

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Inshore Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 10 people
US $1,319 
White Island Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - May 1
Price for up to 10 people
US $1,979 
Bluefin Tuna Trip
Low rate deposit non-refundable
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 1
Price for up to 10 people
US $2,099 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 1 review
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

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Kaaren F.
Kaaren F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Perfect Day on the Water

VERIFIED

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%  

 Kaaren F. recommends Gambler Fishing Charters
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FAQs about Gambler Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Gambler Fishing Charters?

Gambler Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • NZ $2,200 per group - Inshore Trip (8 hours)
  • NZ $3,300 per group - White Island Trip (9 hours)
  • NZ $3,500 per group - Bluefin Tuna Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Gambler Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Gambler Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Gambler Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Gambler Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Gambler Fishing Charters offer?

Gambler Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing (Inshore snapper trips to the Opotiki Mussel farm )
  • Offshore Fishing (Deepsea, Kingfish and Gamefishing to White Island)
  • Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Gambler Fishing Charters offer?

Gambler Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Gambler Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Gambler Fishing Charters include:

  • Bluenose Warehou
  • Gurnard
  • Hapuka
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Swordfish
  • Tarakihi
  • Trevally (Silver)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Mike Boswell

Whakatane, New Zealand

1 Customer reviews
Response time 24 hours
Member since November 2022

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!

The fish you can target

Bluenose Warehou
Bluenose Warehou
Gurnard
Gurnard
Hapuka
Hapuka
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Pink Snapper
Pink Snapper
Swordfish
Swordfish
Tarakihi
Tarakihi
Silver Trevally
Silver Trevally
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Bladerunner
Boat type
Catamaran

Engine model
Honda
Powered by
2 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Inshore snapper trips to the Opotiki Mussel farm

Offshore Fishing

Deepsea, Kingfish and Gamefishing to White Island

Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Outriggers

Tuna Tubes

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Catch cleaning & filleting

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.

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

Disabled Accessible

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

 Bank Transfer