Taupo Lake Adventures – Bravado III

Taupo Lake Adventures invites you on a fishing trip to remember. You will explore the majestic scenery of the Taupo Lake in New Zealand and get to fish for Trout. In the words of Captain Nick, ‘the fishing pressure is low, the Trout are big, and the scenery is breathtaking.’ All this is possible year round. And, it’s suitable for families with kids and serious veteran fishermen. Here you will find a tasty tablefare.

Captain Nick is an experienced angler. He’s been fishing for Trout since he was a young boy and could hold the rod. The past thirty years have seen him fishing around the Lake Taupo fisheries. Numerous repeat customers confirm his expertise and professionalism. Just have a look at the photos, and you’ll know what we’re talking about.

You will be fishing from a 37’ Markline flybridge named ‘Bravado III’. She is powered by two 210 HP Volvo Penta engines. The boat is fitted with navigational electronics, has a flush toilet, kitchen, a bed, as well as Scotty downriggers, and an ice box. Onboard, you will find an assortment a quality tackle and rods.

As you go fishing for Trout, you can try harling, deep trolling, and jigging. Captain Nick is versed in these techniques and will land you a hand if you’re a beginner. Novice anglers will learn as the trip goes. Depending on where you want to go, you could be fishing within 10 to 20 minutes of the departure. And, if you’re having a blast and want to extend the trip, you can. Children are welcome to join the chase.

You don’t need to bring the gear - the crew will take care of that. There is complimentary coffee and tea onboard. You should bring your own food and snacks, as well as other drinks. Fishing licenses are required. Captain can provide you with fishing licenses at $25 per adult angler or $5 for a child angler.

Put on adequate clothes and footwear, and bring a camera. The crew will pack and clean your catch so you can take it home, and they can vacuum it and smoke it, if you’d like.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Catch & Go (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $224
    For those on the go with limited time available, get out there, catch a Trout or three and move on to the next adventure. Start time may be flexible.
  • Private trip
    Catch & Go (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $224
    Spend a couple of hours on the lake after a busy morning and catch your dinner. Start time may be flexible.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Trout Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $337
    Use the morning hours to get some nice Trout. Lake Taupo is spectacular, and fishing for Trout here is addictive, for both novice anglers and those more experienced. The crew will go an extra mile to make your trip memorable. You will get all the fishing tackle and can try deep trolling with downriggers, harling or jigging. Just pack food and drinks, a cap, sunglasses, and a camera. Captain can provide you with fishing licenses at $25 per adult angler or $5 for a child angler extra fee.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Trout Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $337
    On this afternoon trip you will go fishing for Trout and scout around Lake Taupo. It is a spectacular journey. Both kids and adults will enjoy the chase. You will get all the fishing tackle and can try deep trolling with downriggers, harling or jigging. Just pack food and drinks, a cap, sunglasses, and a camera. If you can't have enough, you can extend the trip. Captain can provide you with fishing licenses at $25 per adult angler or $5 for a child angler extra fee.
  • Private trip
    Extended Half Day (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $449
    If you have more time and want to go further afield, extend your three hour half day trip for $200 per extra hour. Captain can provide you with fishing licenses at $25 per adult angler or $5 for a child angler extra fee.
  • Private trip
    Extended Half Day (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 8 persons
    US $449
    Take more time to access more fishing opportunities. Captain can provide you with fishing licenses at $25 per adult angler or $5 for a child angler extra fee.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 135 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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4.8 / 5
Experience
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4.8 / 5
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Errol E.
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic day on Lake Taupo

VERIFIED   NEW  Extended Half Day (PM) on January 9, 2025
We recently went on a trout fishing charter in Taupo with Nick, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! I went with...
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Andrea H.
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Our trip on Bravado111

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Trout Fishing (AM) on January 9, 2025
Wow! what a fantastic morning we had with Nick on Bravado 111. Nick was the perfect skipper and host, highly knowledgeable...
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Saong Y.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip on Lake Taupo

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Trout Fishing (PM) on April 5, 2024
The charter fishing trip from booking to the yummy trout on our plates was excellent. The captain is all about finding and...
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Alexys E.
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Incredible experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Trout Fishing (AM) on October 9, 2024
Nick was delightful and perfect host.  Rods were ready and spares, in case changes were needed and no time was wasted.
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Boys first fishing charter

VERIFIED   NEW  Catch & Go (PM) on January 14, 2025
Boys and I were stoked we didn’t have an overcrowded boat and they caught 3 rainbow trout which we had cooked up by Vine...
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FAQs about Taupo Lake Adventures – Bravado III

Taupo Lake Adventures – Bravado III offers the following trips to customers:
  • NZ $400 per group, additional NZ $30 per person after 8 guests - Catch & Go (AM) (2 hours)
  • NZ $400 per group, additional NZ $30 per person after 8 guests - Catch & Go (PM) (2 hours)
  • NZ $600 per group, additional NZ $45 per person after 8 guests - Half Day Trip - Trout Fishing (AM) (3 hours)
  • NZ $600 per group, additional NZ $45 per person after 8 guests - Half Day Trip - Trout Fishing (PM) (3 hours)
  • NZ $800 per group, additional NZ $60 per person after 8 guests - Extended Half Day (AM) (4 hours)
  • NZ $800 per group, additional NZ $60 per person after 8 guests - Extended Half Day (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Taupo Lake Adventures – Bravado III, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Taupo Lake Adventures – Bravado III include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures

Taupo Lake Adventures – Bravado III offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Lake Taupo)

Taupo Lake Adventures – Bravado III offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling (Scotty Downriggers)

Top targeted fish species with Taupo Lake Adventures – Bravado III include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Your captain

Nick Reed
Taupo, New Zealand
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166 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since November 2017
Capt. Nick has been a fisherman his whole life. He started fishing for Trout already at an early age. Since 1987, Capt. Nick fishes for Trout in the Taupo Lake fishery. He is a seasoned angler who knows how to give his customers a trip to remember. Nick's experience will be of help when you set out on your fishing adventure. Onboard Capt. Nick's boat, you will find friendly and professional service, whether you're a novice angler or a veteran fisherman.

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
12 persons
Boat length
37 ft
Year built
1987
Restored in
2007
Boat manufacturer
Markline
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Volvo Penta
Powered by
2 x 210HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
Lake Taupo

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Scotty Downriggers

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Kitchen

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

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 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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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