Strikezone Sportfishing NZ

StrikeZone Sportfishing Charters is the premium charter operation out of Tairua, New Zealand. You’re in for a fun day on the water, whether you’re a novice angler or a hardcore fisherman. With the year-long fishing season for juicy table fare, surpassed only by hot summer months of game fishing, you’re at the right spot. Capt. Jason’s charter is the perfect gateway to New Zealand’s finest fishing.

Capt. Jason will take you fishing where the fish are. You can be staying close to the shoreline or head far out, all the way to the Alderman Islands, for a variety of species like bigJason knows the local fishing spots intimately and has the skills to make your day worthwhile. With an impeccable reputation among his fellow fishermen and years of fishing experience, Jason is a great guide for any fisherman.

The action with StrikeZone Fishing Charters takes place aboard a brand new 29ft Hydro.
She is powered by a 300 hp suzuki engine. Onboard, you will find a large cockpit which is perfect for four anglers, as well as the hardtop to ensure you stay dry and warm. The vessel is fitted with Simrad NSS16 electronics and features a livewell, rod holders for up to fourteen outfits, as well as enough storage for the fish you catch. There is also an electric flush toilet onboard.

These waters are blessed with a variety of fish. During summer you can get Striped and Blue Marlin using trolling lures or live bait. Then, if you want to take home a fish dinner, you can go fishing for Snapper and get to do bottom fishing. Of course, Kingfish is a big thing here and put up a nice fight. If you’re up for some casual fishing, you’ll be jigging, bait fishing, slow jigging, and softbaiting.

Capt. Jason is great at explaining how fishing works and will be more than happy to brief you about the how-tos to get you some nice fish. You will get ice and bait, and tackle is provided within the charter fare. You should pack food and drinks. Put on comfortable clothes, sunglasses, and a camera.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $586
    On this half day trip, you will have a whole morning to explore the productive fishing spots around the Bay of Islands. You will go where the fish are at the moment, so you could start fishing 15 minutes or an hour after the departure. Capt. Jason will advise on how to use your time the best. He will supply all the gear, you should bring food and drinks. You can fish for Kingfish, John Dory, Pink Snapper, Mako Sharks, and more. It's a good starting point for novice anglers.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $586
    On this afternoon trip, you will be exploring the rich waterways that lie out of Tairua. You can fish for Kingfish, John Dory, Snapper, Marlin, and Mako Sharks. Capt. Jason will help out, so even if you have little experience, you can land a nice catch. All the gear is waiting for you onboard. Bring food and drinks, put on comfortable clothes, and grab your camera. These grounds are productive throughout the year. The departure time is flexible to suit your schedule.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Gamefishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,141
    This trip is perfect for more experienced anglers. It's summer time, and that means only one thing. Marlin in the water. The most common catch is Striped Marlin. They weigh 80 to 100kg on average, while Blue Marlin are around 200 kgs. You will be using trolling lures and live baiting techniques. Lures come early in the season and live baiting later in the season. Please note Marlin fishing starts in January and finishes in April in New Zealand. Pack food and drinks, and wear comfortable clothes.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Kingfish
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,141
    Go out jigging for Yellowtail Kingfish and livebaiting for BIG NZ kingfish
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Mixed Species
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,141
    This full day trip will bring you a mixed bag of species. You can get Snapper and Kingfish, as well as other fish swimming around. It could be John Dory, some Trevally, and more. You will have a lot of time to go where the fish are. Depending on the conditions and requirements, you can start fishing already within the first 10 minutes of the departure, or an hour later if you want to reach more distant hot spots. All the gear is supplied onboard. Pack food and drinks, and grab your camera.
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FAQs about Strikezone Sportfishing NZ

Strikezone Sportfishing NZ offers the following trips to customers:
  • NZ $950 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • NZ $950 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • NZ $1,850 per group - Full Day Trip - Gamefishing (8 hours)
  • NZ $1,850 per group - Full Day Trip - Kingfish (8 hours)
  • NZ $1,850 per group - Full Day Trip - Mixed Species (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Strikezone Sportfishing NZ, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Strikezone Sportfishing NZ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Strikezone Sportfishing NZ offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Strikezone Sportfishing NZ offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Strikezone Sportfishing NZ include:
  • John Dory
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Jason Harris
Tairua, New Zealand
6 Fishing Reports
39 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2017
Capt. Jason has been fishing since his earliest days. The fishing community respects him and he knows a great deal about the local fisheries. His skills and experience will be to your advantage when fishing with StrikeZone Charters. Jason has landed some really enviable catches throughout the years, including a Kingfish of almost 40 kg, solo Marlin. Jason is also the first angler to land a Broadbill Swordfish for the local fishing club. If you’re looking for someone who knows about what’s biting at what time of the year, Jason is your guy. When you go fishing with Jason, you will also get the chance to learn some new fishing techniques and Jason also knows a great deal about the history of the local area.

About this listing

Targeted species

John Dory John Dory
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (Striped) Striped Marlin
Shark (Mako) Mako Shark

Boat specs

Hydro Marine (Sportfishing) originally built in 2023. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki 300hp engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Recent fishing reports

Kingfish coming!
Kingfish coming!
November 26, 2023
The warm water is coming and so are the kingfish! A quick half day trip on sunday provided some good action on soft plastic lures with some lovely snapper,trevally and some great scrapes with kingfish with some bust offs and this beautiful fish of 15kgs hitting the deck afterca 30 min battle. Kingfish numbers are building and we are expecting a cracker off a summer!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing trip
Kingfish day as it\u2019s best!
Kingfish day as it\u2019s best!
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
91%
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Yorick M.
Dumbea, New Caledonia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Demi journée avec Jason

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 12, 2023
Le top malgré la saison hivernale ! Très bons conseils du capitaine et une connaissance des spots proposés parfaite.
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Vanessa J.
South Harrison, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Jason

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 26, 2022
Jason gave our family one of the best experiences of our trip up North over our Christmas holiday. He was incredibly helpful...
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Craig M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on November 23, 2023
My son and I went on a trip with Jason on his brand new boat to the Aldermen Islands out from Tairua. Jason was very attentive...
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Jori R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Mixed Species on April 8, 2023
One of best days of my life. We hooked a Marlin even though we aiming for Kingfish. We landed many of Kingfishes up to 20kg...
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Ahmad A.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Epic Day Trip with Jason

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Gamefishing on January 16, 2023
Had a great day on the water with Jason. He’s very accommodating and an experienced captain. Unfortunately weather wasn’t...
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