Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ

Days Out Fishing Charters offers unique fishing experience in the rich Bay of Islands. These waters are crammed with fish off all shapes and colors, and you will be fishing with the Bay of Islands’ only big Snapper and Kingfish Specialist - Skipper Darren Knapping.

Whether you’re a pro angler or a bit less experienced, Capt. Darren will help you have a time to remember. His trips run year round and often get people the fish of their lifetime. Just have a look at all the fish and smiley people in the photos above - and you’ll understand what Days out is all about.

Skipper Darren is a local fisherman. He grew up fishing around these waters and has a deep understanding of the ocean and the rich life beneath the surface. Having served in the New Zealand Navy for a number of years, and working in commercial Tuna fishing, Darren eventually came to build one of the finest fishing machines in the area.

Days Out is a custom-built Extreme 885 37’ center console. She is powered by twin 200 HP Honda engines. The boat can take up to 7 people and it’s rigged with Garmin navigational electronics, features a private flush toilet, Tuna tubes, a big live well, and ice boxes. She has a cabin, walk around, plenty of room for fishing and enough shade for all people onboard. She is a stable boat fit to weather these waters.

You’ll face numerous fish species in the Bay of Islands. Darren is a specialist when it comes to Yellowtail Kingfish and Snapper. His private and shared trips will see you using a variety of techniques, using Okuma tackle and quality rods and lines. Darren will supply all the gear, tackle, and license. There will be some snacks and drinks on shared trips, whereas lunch can be served for an additional cost if requested beforehand.

Book your spot and come for a great day out on the water! Get your camera and a sunblock, then hop onboard.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Mar 31
    $738
    This private trip is a great way to spend some quality time with your friends and family. Snapper bite well year round, and can grow super big, some even reach 15 kg. You can use the morning for some fine fishing, then eat your catch at a restaurant. There is plenty of shade, so even minors will enjoy it. The boat is spacious, and up to 6 anglers can come. Bring a hat and sunblock and come.
  • Private trip
    Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Mar 31
    $738
    On this afternoon trip, you and your group will have this spacious boat to yourselves. Captain Darren will help you get your bags filled with tasty Snapper. You will get back by 7 pm, just in time to have a juicy dinner in one of the restaurants. Bring your hat and sunblock. All the gear is provided. The bite is solid year-round. Kids are welcome. Please note that this trip is for a maximum of 6 passengers.
  • Private trip
    7 Hr Trip – Kingfish Private/6 PAX
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Mar 31
    $1,004
    This private trip is a great chance to fish for the local delicacy - Yellowtail Kingfish. You can catch them year round and they can reach incredible weight. The trip is suitable for more experienced anglers. You will get the gear, snacks, and drinks. Bring your own if you like. You will have the boat to yourself and your party. Capt. Darren will help you get the fish. The boat is spacious and has plenty of shade.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip–Winter Private (MAX 5)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 30
    $1,122
    Book a stunning winter package in the Bay of Islands. You'll chase Hapuka, Kingfish, and Snapper. Winter has some of the most stunning days out in the Bay. Please note that this trip is for a maximum of 5 guests.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Summer Special (MAX6)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Mar 31
    $1,299
    This summer special is a private trip for a maximum of six anglers. You will have 8 hours to chase Kingfish, Snapper, or whatever you want to chase. Book now to avoid disappointment. Capt. Darren has the biggest center console in the Bay of Islands, with plenty of room and shade. He will supply all the gear, some snacks, and drinks. You should pack a sunblock.
  • Private trip
    Up to 12 Hr Trip (7 MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Mar 31
    $1,417
    This private trip is the ultimate fishing experience. The center console is big and has plenty of shade. Up to 7 anglers maximum can come on this trip. It’s great for team building, a group of mates who want to enjoy the day. The trip is an unforgettable fishing experience. You can release or keep all the fish. Capt. Darren will fillet the catch for you so you can enjoy it in one of the restaurants. All the gear is supplied.
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FAQs about Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ

Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ offers the following trips to customers:
  • NZ $1,250 per group - Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (AM) (5 hours)
  • NZ $1,250 per group - Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (PM) (5 hours)
  • NZ $1,700 per group - 7 Hr Trip – Kingfish Private/6 PAX (7 hours)
  • NZ $1,900 per group - 8 Hour Trip–Winter Private (MAX 5) (8 hours)
  • NZ $2,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Summer Special (MAX6) (8 hours)
  • NZ $2,400 per group - Up to 12 Hr Trip (7 MAX) (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Fresh water flush toilet
  • GPS State-of-art Garmin 16 inch touch screen
  • Fishfinder Garmin 1kw transducer
  • Live Bait Well Massive live bait tank 4x tuna tubes
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers Custom made
  • Tuna Tubes Two tuna tubes custom built into the boat
  • Ice Box
  • Radar 48 mile

Trips booked with Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Fully sponsored by Okuma)
  • Live Bait (Jack Mackerel)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Biscuits)
  • Drinks (Hot and cold drinks avaliable)
  • First Mate (As required)
  • Fishing License

Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Snapper, Trevally, Kingfish)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Kingfish, Snapper, Shark)
  • Reef Fishing (Snapper, Kingfish, Shark and many more)
  • Wreck Fishing (Various species)

Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Soft plastic)
  • Heavy Tackle (Live baiting)
  • Bottom Fishing (Stray lining, bottom fishing with ledger rigs)
  • Spinning (Straylining in shallow water for snapper/ kingfish)
  • Jigging (Mechanical jigging for Kingfish and snapper )
  • Popping (Surface lures for Kingfish /snapper )
  • Drift Fishing (With soft plastics or live bait)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ include:
  • Bluenose Warehou
  • Cod (Blue)
  • Flounder
  • Gurnard
  • Hapuka
  • John Dory
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Pink Maomao
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Tarakihi
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Darren Knapping
Paihia, New Zealand
11 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
35 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2017
Capt. Darren has fished around the world for years before coming back to the Bay of Islands. Growing up around these waters, Darren learned a great deal about the local fisheries in the ocean and the marine life. While serving in the New Zealand Navy for 5 and a half years, Darren traveled the world and then got his captain’s license. He later engaged in commercial Tuna fishing. Eventually, Capt. Darren has come back to his native fisheries and now runs charter fishing trips. He has accommodated many repeat customers. His vessel is one of the finest in the area. Capt. Darren will work to put you on fish and make your trip an enjoyable adventure.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bluenose Warehou Bluenose Warehou
Cod (Blue) Blue Cod
Flounder Flounder
Gurnard Gurnard

Boat specs

Extreme 885 (Center console) originally built in 2014. Powered by 2 175HP Honda engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 27 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
7 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Snapper, Trevally, Kingfish
Nearshore Fishing
Kingfish, Snapper, Shark
Reef Fishing
Snapper, Kingfish, Shark and many more
Wreck Fishing
Various species

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Soft plastic
Heavy Tackle
Live baiting
Bottom Fishing
Stray lining, bottom fishing with ledger rigs
Spinning
Straylining in shallow water for snapper/ kingfish
Jigging
Mechanical jigging for Kingfish and snapper
Popping
Surface lures for Kingfish /snapper
Drift Fishing
With soft plastics or live bait
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fresh water flush toilet
GPS
State-of-art Garmin 16 inch touch screen
Fishfinder
Garmin 1kw transducer
Live Bait Well
Massive live bait tank 4x tuna tubes
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Custom made

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Fully sponsored by Okuma
Live Bait
Jack Mackerel
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Biscuits
Drinks
Hot and cold drinks avaliable
First Mate
As required
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Skinned and boned ready to take to your local restu
Catch and Release Allowed
We promote catch and release however most welcome t
Disabled Accessible
Large flat floor

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
Visa
Mastercard
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 34 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
Captain Darren
Unreal
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Angler Rating
31
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
85%
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Jeremy W.
Whangarei, New Zealand
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5.0 / 5
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Highly recommended

VERIFIED   Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (AM) on December 28, 2022
Great trip, great knowledgable skipper, Darren did a great job, put us on to some fantastic fish including a very impressive...
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Dave R.
Cummington, MA
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Full day king fishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Summer Special (MAX6) on March 25, 2023
We had such an awesome day with Darryn fishing. He made everything easy the boats awesome he’s a hell of a nice guy I could...
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Dylan S.
Warragul, VIC
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Unreal

VERIFIED   7 Hr Trip – Kingfish Private/6 PAX on March 21, 2023
Fished for Kingfish. Captain Darren delivered big time. NON stop action. Kept fishing untill our arms gave way. The skipper...
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Jeremy S.
Gold Coast, Queensland
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Darren

VERIFIED   Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (PM) on March 23, 2023
Thank you Captain Darren for a fantastic day.  Thanks again highly appreciated your knowledge and experience.  10/10. Cheers...
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Gerald T.
Auckland, New Zealand
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VERIFIED   Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (AM) on February 20, 2023
Awsome day fishing .Darren was really helpful and his knowledge was incredible. Best fishing trip ever
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