Deepstar Charters
+18Deepstar Charters welcomes you aboard to spend the day fishing for delicious reef fish and highly-prized offshore species on a safe, dependable boat with a skilled skipper. Jump aboard at either Tauranga or Mount Maunganui, depending on the trip, and head out in search of Snapper, Tarakihi, Hapuka, and more. You can invite the whole street over for lunch after one of these trips!
The “Deepstar” is a classic Carey Boats commercial fishing vessel, painstakingly-restored in 2016 and equipped with a new pair of Gardner engines to get you out to the fishing grounds in no time. The boat can carry up to 20 anglers in comfort, or 10 on Hapuka trips. She has a full bathroom, showers, and comfortable accommodations for longer trips.
Depending on your charter, you could be fishing the local waters around Motiti Island or heading all the way out to Mayor Island. Local reef trips target Tarakihi, Snapper, John Dory, Trevally, Pink Moamoa, and more. Book in for a 24-hour adventure, and you can catch all these reef fish then head out and land Hapuka, Bluenose, Seabass, and Gemfish!
Bring your own fishing gear along, or rent from the boat for a reasonable fee. Rods, reels, and tackle cost $20-$25 per rod for bottom fishing or $30 for Hapuka gear. Bait can also be arranged for $20-$25, depending on the trip.
What Deepsea Charters offers is a great boat with cutting-edge electronics and a full array of safety equipment. They will put you on the fish reliably and securely. So if you want a day of great fun and big hookups, jump aboard and head out to sea, all your favorite fish are waiting!
Captain
Garth Lelievre
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FAQs about Deepstar Charters
What are the trip rates for Deepstar Charters?
Deepstar Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- NZ $100 per person - 6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared (6 hours)
- NZ $110 per person - 9 Hour - Reef (Shared) (9 hours)
- NZ $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Reef Private (6 hours)
- NZ $1,600 per group - 9 Hour - Weekday Reef (Private) (9 hours)
- NZ $1,700 per group - 9 Hour - Weekend Reef (Private) (9 hours)
- NZ $2,100 per group - 24 Hour Trip – Hapuka (MAX 10) (24 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Deepstar Charters?
When you book a trip with Deepstar Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Full flush toilet
- GPS MaxSea TimeZero Professional
- Fishfinder Furuno FCV- 295 2 KW
- Bed 10 passenger bunks
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen Complete cooking and cleaning facilities
- Refrigerator New 60-ltr 3-way fridge
- Multimedia System Full Pioneer AVH-X1850DVD multimedia system
- Ice Box Small full freezer and large chiller in back hold
- Radar Furuno 24 mile
What types of fishing does Deepstar Charters offer?
Deepstar Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing (Day trips toward Motiti Island)
- Offshore Fishing (Usually 24 hr trips to Mayor Island for Hapuka etc)
- Reef Fishing (Inshore fishing for species specified)
What fishing techniques does Deepstar Charters offer?
Deepstar Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Bottom Fishing (Ledger rigs 8-10 ounce sinkers 3/0 hooks with at le)
- Deep Sea Fishing (At least 500meters of 24 kg nylon or braid 27-30 ou)
Which fish species can I catch with Deepstar Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Deepstar Charters include:
- Bluenose Warehou
- Gurnard
- Hapuka
- John Dory
- Pink Maomao
- Snapper (Pink)
- Tarakihi
- Trevally (Golden)
Your captain
Tauranga, New Zealand
Skipper Garth Lelievre has been fishing the beautiful waters of the Bay of Plenty for over a quarter of a century. He has developed a vast wealth of knowledge and some impressive skills over his many years at sea, both as a skipper and as an angler. He can take you to the best waters for each species while making sure you fish safely and have a fun time. In short, he is the man to go to for a top fishing trip!
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Day trips toward Motiti Island
Offshore Fishing
Usually 24 hr trips to Mayor Island for Hapuka etc
Reef Fishing
Inshore fishing for species specified
Which fishing techniques you can try
Bottom Fishing
Ledger rigs 8-10 ounce sinkers 3/0 hooks with at le
Deep Sea Fishing
At least 500meters of 24 kg nylon or braid 27-30 ou
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Full flush toilet
GPS
MaxSea TimeZero Professional
Fishfinder
Furuno FCV- 295 2 KW
Bed
10 passenger bunks
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Complete cooking and cleaning facilities
Refrigerator
New 60-ltr 3-way fridge
Multimedia System
Full Pioneer AVH-X1850DVD multimedia system
Ice Box
Small full freezer and large chiller in back hold
Radar
Furuno 24 mile
What’s included in the trip price
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
At least 3 years old, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
All fish caught by client kept by client
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
Bank Transfer
What’s biting in Tauranga right now
Bluenose Warehou
Gurnard
Hapuka
John Dory
Pink Maomao
Snapper (Pink)
Tarakihi