Riko Boat Charters

There’s a fish with your name on it in Auckland, and Riko Boat Charters will help you catch it! With Captain Bryan at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

The fish in these waters include Pink Snapper, John Dory, Silver Trevally, and more if you cast your line at the right time of year. You’ll target your catch by fishing with heavy tackle, trolling, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to take home.

Your day begins aboard Riko Riko, a 38’ Saltwater fishing that holds up to 10 passengers. It has outriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are included, along with dead bait.

The charter boat covers your fishing license. Just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain. There will be coffee and tea on the boat for you, and feel free to bring your favorite drinks.

Now, come aboard with Riko Boat Charters and get hooked!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Price for up to 10 persons
    US $893
    Join me for a full day of fishing, targeting Snapper, Kahawai, Trevally, Gurnard, John Dory, and, if lucky, Kingfish. We have rods and bait, usually pilchard and squid. Just bring your lunch or snacks, and have a great day on the water. We don't have a BBQ and have always found a cut lunch doesn't take too much time away from fishing. Most of the time, we travel out to search for fish. This is a great time to sit and have tea or coffee and snack and chat.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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So fun and learned A LOT!
So fun and learned A LOT!
So fun and learned A LOT!
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Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
97%
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JEFF B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  January 20, 2025
The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Sina H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Best birthday ever

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on January 10, 2025
Captain Bryan made our trip unforgettable.  He was so sweet and we had the best time on the water catching lots of...
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Maria C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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So fun and learned A LOT!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 18, 2024
Captain Bryan was so awesome! He not only took us out to fish but we also got to see some very beautiful scenery! We loved...
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Roy Q.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A lovely winter finishing day!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 1, 2024
It was a great experience with Bryan a day out in the winter fishing. Bryan is very experienced and friendly too. We enjoyed...
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Karena K.
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Grateful

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 25, 2024
Bryan was an amazing captain and very knowledgeable about fishing. My colleague and I had the best time out sea connecting...
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FAQs about Riko Boat Charters

Riko Boat Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • NZ $1,600 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Riko Boat Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radio
  • Sonar side scan/down scan
  • Radar

Trips booked with Riko Boat Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
  • Fishing License

Riko Boat Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Hauraki Gulf )
  • Nearshore Fishing (3–12 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Riko Boat Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Riko Boat Charters include:
  • John Dory
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Trevally (Silver)

Your captain

Bryan Connell
Auckland, New Zealand
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
87 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2016
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I love wildlife and the sea, so I fish as much as possible and dive when I can. I have skippered many charter vessels besides Riko Riko, both big and small, but she has been in my care for over 12 years now, and I'm still improving in places. Old is gold, and wood is good, and the fish seem to love swimming around her, that's for sure.

The fish you can target

John Dory John Dory
Snapper (Pink) Pink Snapper
Trevally (Silver) Silver Trevally

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1969
Restored in
2008
Boat manufacturer
Lidguard
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
Ford
Powered by
1 x 120HP
Max cruising speed
10 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Hauraki Gulf
Nearshore Fishing
3–12 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Kitchen
Outriggers
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
I will fillet and bone Your fish.
Catch and Release Allowed

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

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