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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $530
    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)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $530
    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
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,033
    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
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,033
    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
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,033
    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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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 54 reviews
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4.8 / 5
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Holly V. H.
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Captain Jason exceeded all expectations

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on January 3, 2025
Wow, Captain Jason is the absolute best! Every detail was top notch. The Captain knows where to get the big fish and we caught...
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Justis C.
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Pearla of day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on January 3, 2025
Absolutely stunner of a day safe skipper and knows the area well. Would recommend to anyone visiting the Tairua region!
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Russell T.
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Fantastic day with Strikezone

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on December 27, 2024
Great day out with our captain Jason in Tairua, plenty of excitement with Kingis and allround perfect day.
Russell T. recommends Strikezone Sportfishing NZ
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Angela M.
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Fantastic day out!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Gamefishing on November 27, 2024
Captain Jason gave us a perfect day.  He was organized, has a lovely boat with top notch gear and put us on the fish.  He...
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James H.
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Winter fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Mixed Species on June 12, 2024
Had a great day out with strike zone charters, Jason was a very experienced captain and despite the slow start to the morning...
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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 We have a flush toilet enclosed for your privacy
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Strikezone Sportfishing NZ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (In season and depending on what fish we are chasing livebait fishing is part of your day....at no extra charge of course!)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We can fillet your fish for you onboard as part of your trip. Just ask your captain.)

Strikezone Sportfishing NZ offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We go where the fish are biting so if this means travelling far offshore then we will!)
  • 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

Your captain

Jason Harris
Tairua, New Zealand
9 Fishing Reports
54 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.

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Hydro Marine
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Suzuki 300hp
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We go where the fish are biting so if this means travelling far offshore then we will!
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have a flush toilet enclosed for your privacy
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
In season and depending on what fish we are chasing livebait fishing is part of your day....at no extra charge of course!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We can fillet your fish for you onboard as part of your trip. Just ask your captain.

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

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
Kids are welcome onboard Strikezone! However for safety reasons the age limit is 4+
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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