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Pinnacle Charters 

4.9
(38 reviews)
 Redoubt Street, Taupo, 3330, New Zealand

Pinnacle Charters 

Taupo, New Zealand
22 ft
5
4.9
(38 reviews)

Pinnacle Charters takes you fishing around the waters of Lake Taupo to sample primer Rainbow and Brown Trout throughout the year. These trips are ideal for families on vacation and anglers who want to unwind and savor the view. But fishing is not all you can do here – go explore Maori Rocks in the Mine Bay or white cliffs of the lake.

You will be fishing aboard a 22’ Ramco boat, powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine that will give you speed but without noise. The vessel is great for couples or families. She can take up to five people, but if you want maximum comfort, it’s best to have 4 adults onboard. The boat is equipped with navigational gear, has a toilet, fully-enclosed canopy suitable for all weather conditions, carries safety gear and life jackets, and has tea and coffee making facilities.

Lake Taupo is the promised land for Trout fishing lovers. The scenery is striking and these waters have a healthy stock of fish. Try jigging for Trout or just unplug on the water cruising down the lake and taking in the beauty of the sight. There are numerous hidden riches scattered around the lake, including bays, beaches, cliff faces, and waterfalls.

When packing for the trip, you should bring your own food and refreshments. The captain will supply rods, reels, and tackle. You may need to purchase a Lake Taupo fishing permit before you board the vessel, so best check with the captain before the trip. Also, pack a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera.

Get your friends and hop onboard!

Please note that the boat can accommodate up to 3 adults and 2 children, and it’s not suitable for more than 3 adults at the time. Feel free to contact the captain before booking if you have any questions.

Pinnacle Charters takes you fishing around the waters of Lake Taupo to sample primer Rainbow and Brown Trout throughout the year. These trips are ideal for families on vacation and anglers who want to unwind and savor the view. But fishing is not all you can do here – go explore Maori Rocks in the Mine Bay or white cliffs of the lake.

You will be fishing aboard a 22’ Ramco boat, powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine that will give you speed but without noise. The vessel is great for couples or families. She can take up to five people, but if you want maximum comfort, it’s best to have 4 adults onboard. The boat is equipped with navigational gear, has a toilet, fully-enclosed canopy suitable for all weather conditions, carries safety gear and life jackets, and has tea and coffee making facilities.

Lake Taupo is the promised land for Trout fishing lovers. The scenery is striking and these waters have a healthy stock of fish. Try jigging for Trout or just unplug on the water cruising down the lake and taking in the beauty of the sight. There are numerous hidden riches scattered around the lake, including bays, beaches, cliff faces, and waterfalls.

When packing for the trip, you should bring your own food and refreshments. The captain will supply rods, reels, and tackle. You may need to purchase a Lake Taupo fishing permit before you board the vessel, so best check with the captain before the trip. Also, pack a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera.

Get your friends and hop onboard!

Please note that the boat can accommodate up to 3 adults and 2 children, and it’s not suitable for more than 3 adults at the time. Feel free to contact the captain before booking if you have any questions.

Liam Sparkes
Captain
Liam Sparkes
responds within an hour

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
38 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (24)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (38)

Frequently mentioned
Showing 15 of 38 reviews
Donna Seiga
Donna Seiga
nz
New Zealand
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Super fun morning trout fishing
2 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing on June 10, 20233 adults1 child

We spent two hours with the Skipper Richard who was brilliant. Very friendly and informative and made the experience one we will remember forever. We were very lucky to have a perfect morning on the lake in June and there were plenty of trout to catch - more than we needed so started releasing them. Most amazing quality trout too, super pink flesh. We couldn't have asked for a better skipper than Richard, he was a real character and great with our two kids. Thanks for a fantastic trout fishing experience that we will never forget. Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Pip Mcfaul
Pip Mcfaul
nz
New Zealand
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
2 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing on April 14, 20232 adults

Liam was awesome with lots of date changes due to the cyclone and weather events. My husband and stepson had an absolute blast with Richard when they finally got to go out. Highly recommend, awesome time

Lindon Jackson
Lindon Jackson
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Family fishing fun
2 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing on January 1, 20222 adults2 children

We went for a 2 hour chartered fish with Liam. Our family of 4 easily fitted on the 6.2m boat and was great to have it to ourselves. Caught 3x trout and was a great experience. My son (7) is just getting into fishing and was keen as to wind them in. Liam looked after us well and was at ease doing his thing:) would highly recommend!

Beth  Thomas
Beth Thomas
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Fantastic
2 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing on March 9, 20212 adults

Fantastic morning on board Pinnacle, Great kiwi experience. Crew made u feel very welcome and nothing was too much. Recommend to all to experience trout fishing. 5 trout caught. Had hotel chef cook trout for us OMG beautiful (milliniam chef) 🙂and the rest we had smoked by the local butcher (lakeside meats) thanks Richard and Liam. All the best Liam 😀Brian and Beth

Andrew Dreadon
Andrew Dreadon
nz
New Zealand
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Liam
4 Hour Trip on August 19, 20232 adults

FAQs about Pinnacle Charters

Pinnacle Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • NZ $300 per group - 2 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (2 hours)
  • NZ $430 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Mine Bay Maori Rocks (3 hours)
  • NZ $430 per group - 3 Hour Trip – White Cliffs (3 hours)
  • NZ $560 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • NZ $750 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Pinnacle Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Pinnacle Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
Pinnacle Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Lake Taupo)
Pinnacle Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Pinnacle Charters include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Your captain

Liam Sparkes
Liam Sparkes

Taupo, New Zealand

38 Customer reviews
Member since October 2017

Capt. Liam loves fishing and will make sure you have a great day on the water. He has been fishing for over 6 years and knows these waters well. He will use his skills to put you on Trout on the scenic waters of Lake Taupo.

Liam Sparkes
Liam Sparkes
38
reviews
2017
member since
Capt. Liam loves fishing and will make sure you have a great day on the water. He has been fishing for over 6 years and knows these waters well. He will use his skills to put you on Trout on the scenic waters of Lake Taupo.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Real catches by this captain

  • January fishing trip
    Russell J.
    Russell J.
  • 3 HR trip with skipper Richard
    Warren C.
    Warren C.
  • Half day trip with Capt Richard
    Chrissy F.
    Chrissy F.
  • Half day fishing trip with Richard
    Mike S.
    Mike S.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Ramco
Boat type
Pilothouse
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Lake Taupo

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

How cancellations work

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.

More details

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

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Taupo right now

Brown TroutBrown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

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