White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
White Striker Charter specializes in fishing for Trout on the world-famous Lake Taupo in New Zealand. Captain Richard Staines has over three decades of charter experience on Lake Taupo and knows about everything that makes for a fun and productive fishing trip. He is happy to welcome both beginners and more experienced anglers aboard.
You will be fishing on a 32’ Genesis cruiser that’s outfitted with a 250 HP Hyundai engine and has plenty of space for up to eight anglers to fish in comfort. Apart from all the necessary safety and navigation gear, the boat has a private head, full kitchen facilities, and a fridge/freezer as well. The boat is designed to be suited for fishing in all weather conditions, so feel free to book at any time you like.
Lake Taupo is heaven for Trout fishing, and what better way to do it than with Taupo’s most experienced charter operator. Jigging and trolling with downriggers are the main techniques used by Captain Richard to get you on the fish. Three-hour trips are the standard fare when it comes to fishing Lake Taupo, but longer trips can also be arranged and different departure times.
The price of a trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as the cleaning and bagging of your catch after the trip. 24-hour fishing licenses are now brought online with (Dept of Conservation) DOC Taupo fishing licenses. Adult $23.00 Child $5.00. I'll help you when you board the boat if you wish. Please do not go to Fish & Game website as not valid for Lake Taupo. Take along a pair of polarized sunglasses and some snacks if you’re so inclined and the adventure can begin. Sorry no pay wave. Due to increased fuel cost any trip to the carvings there is a $50.00 surcharge. Free parking at the Marina.
White Striker Charter specializes in fishing for Trout on the world-famous Lake Taupo in New Zealand. Captain Richard Staines has over three decades of charter experience on Lake Taupo and knows about everything that makes for a fun and productive fishing trip. He is happy to welcome both beginners and more experienced anglers aboard.
You will be fishing on a 32’ Genesis cruiser that’s outfitted with a 250 HP Hyundai engine and has plenty of space for up to eight anglers to fish in comfort. Apart from all the necessary safety and navigation gear, the boat has a private head, full kitchen facilities, and a fridge/freezer as well. The boat is designed to be suited for fishing in all weather conditions, so feel free to book at any time you like.
Lake Taupo is heaven for Trout fishing, and what better way to do it than with Taupo’s most experienced charter operator. Jigging and trolling with downriggers are the main techniques used by Captain Richard to get you on the fish. Three-hour trips are the standard fare when it comes to fishing Lake Taupo, but longer trips can also be arranged and different departure times.
The price of a trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as the cleaning and bagging of your catch after the trip. 24-hour fishing licenses are now brought online with (Dept of Conservation) DOC Taupo fishing licenses. Adult $23.00 Child $5.00. I'll help you when you board the boat if you wish. Please do not go to Fish & Game website as not valid for Lake Taupo. Take along a pair of polarized sunglasses and some snacks if you’re so inclined and the adventure can begin. Sorry no pay wave. Due to increased fuel cost any trip to the carvings there is a $50.00 surcharge. Free parking at the Marina.
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Deb Selby5.0VerifiedNewGreat trip for any group.
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 1, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenWe had a great trip with Captain Richard. He was very knowledgable. We caught enough great sized trout and had a few that got away. Recommend it for a good morning of fishing fun.
Joye RowlandsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAutumn Fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 19, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 childrenMiserable gloomy day - caught 2 fish. Captain tried everything to try to catch more. Wasnt to be - but great day and good memories made with family. Second trip on this boat - will bookagain.
Harun JohariRepeat angler5.0VerifiedMy fishing trip at Lake Taupo
Half Day Trip (AM) on November 20, 2025 • 6 adultsWe are a group of 6 but 4 of us were fishing. The trip started on time with the introduction and safety messages. We were shown how to release the rigg into the water and explained how the system works. We caught enough to bring home and released a few. The captain took good care of us till we returned to the berth.
- Joye RowlandsRepeat angler5.0Verified
Fantastic fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 23, 2025 • 2 adultsWe booked a 3 hour trip and landed 5 takeable fish in that time. The captain was knowledgeable and personable and kept us well informed. The weather was questionable but the boat was warm and comfortable Had the best time - highly recommended
Pieter Polderman5.0Verifiedgreat 3 hour trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 11, 2026 • 1 adultwhat can i sat excellent 3 hour trip with a very experienced captain lots of history of the lake and surrounding topography . managed to catch 3 rainbow trout very happy will book again when i return 😀
Sarah Sutton5.0VerifiedAmazing time
Half Day Trip (PM) on January 23, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had a amazing afternoon on the water. The captain it friendly and full of knowledge. It was a very relaxing day that I would recommend to anyone.
Andy Xie5.0VerifiedMust do in taupo
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 20, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 childrenOur family had wonderful trip with Captain Richard! especially my son had his first time fishing! Highly recommonded for other visitors !
Stella Zhang5.0Verifiedgood experiences
Half Day Trip (PM) on January 3, 2026 • 6 adultsclean and efficent small boat suits up yo 8 persons. Captain Richard is very kind and experienced. we family do enjoyed a pleasant trip on Taupo lake.
William Cameron5.0VerifiedIncredible experience - personable captain!
Half Day Trip (PM) on December 24, 2025 • 2 adultsJust the best. Knew the right locations. Great atmosphere. Safe. Caught plenty of fish and had a good yarn but also some nice quiet time just relaxing. Best!!
Zac Holmes5.0VerifiedGreat Host
Half Day Trip (AM) on February 14, 2026 • 7 adultsRichard was a great host, very experienced and easy to have a laugh with
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We had a great trip with Captain Richard. He was very knowledgable. We caught enough great sized trout and had a few that got away. Recommend it for a good morning of fishing fun.
Richard was excellent skipper wealth of knowledge well above average in all aspects of operation of craft and equipment and we even caught plenty of fish.well done
Miserable gloomy day - caught 2 fish. Captain tried everything to try to catch more. Wasnt to be - but great day and good memories made with family. Second trip on this boat - will bookagain.
We are a group of 6 but 4 of us were fishing. The trip started on time with the introduction and safety messages. We were shown how to release the rigg into the water and explained how the system works. We caught enough to bring home and released a few. The captain took good care of us till we returned to the berth.
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- NZ $690 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (3 hours)
- NZ $690 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (3 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Kitchen
- Ice box Fridge and freezer.
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Trout cleaned and bagged)
- Drinks (Tea and coffee are complimentary.)
- Lake fishing (On Lake Taupo, Famous for its trout)
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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