Deepstar Charters
Deepstar 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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (30)
+27Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
86%
Friendly captain
95%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Recommend this charter
88%
Caught fish
75%
Feb 22, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared
Fishing with Garth
Captain replied
Dec 30, 2024
6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared
Oldie but good fun
Not bad. We had good weather but wind and current was fighting each other and made it difficult the get onto the reefs. We had to try multiple locations before we were onto keep size fish. The travel time, although smooth, was long and limited the fishing time. The pod of dolphins we encountered was a bonus! All and all a good trip for the price.
Not bad. We had good weather but wind and current was fighting each other and made it difficult the get onto the reefs. We had...
Captain replied
Jan 13, 2024
6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared
Great Charter !
Cheap charter that you actually catch fish on, like other more expensive charters around us were just calling it day and leaving, while we were catching fish
Cheap charter that you actually catch fish on, like other more expensive charters around us were just calling it day and leaving,...
Captain replied
Mar 3, 2024
6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared
March fishing trip
The deckhand Andy was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and was always happy to lend a hand whenever needed
The deckhand Andy was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and was always happy to lend a hand whenever needed
Captain replied
Boston, MA
Dec 27, 2022
6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared
Reef trip with Garth & Andy
Perfect day with calm seas. Quintessential mariners Garth (Skipper) & Andy (Technical Asviser & Deck Hand) escorted us us on a day reef excursion on a well travelled character fishing launch with many a kiwiana touch. Our group of 4 +4 adults & kids had a full days top entertainment. Fish were a little elusive at times but we managed a good haul with tales that will only improve as the years roll on. Thanks a million.
Perfect day with calm seas. Quintessential mariners Garth (Skipper) & Andy (Technical Asviser & Deck Hand) escorted us us on a...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (30)
+27Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
86%
Friendly captain
95%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Recommend this charter
88%
Caught fish
75%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Garth
6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared on February 22, 2025
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Oldie but good fun
6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared on December 30, 2024
Not bad. We had good weather but wind and current was fighting each other and made it difficult the get onto the reefs. We had to try multiple locations before we were onto keep size fish. The travel time, although smooth, was long and limited the fishing time. The pod of dolphins we encountered was a bonus! All and all a good trip for the price.
Not bad. We had good weather but wind and current was fighting each other and made it difficult the get onto the reefs. We had to try multiple locations before we were onto keep size fish. The travel time, although smooth, was long and limited the fishing time. The pod of dolphins we encountered was a bonus! All and all a good trip for the price.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Charter !
6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared on January 13, 2024
Cheap charter that you actually catch fish on, like other more expensive charters around us were just calling it day and leaving, while we were catching fish
Cheap charter that you actually catch fish on, like other more expensive charters around us were just calling it day and leaving, while we were catching fish
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
March fishing trip
6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared on March 3, 2024
The deckhand Andy was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and was always happy to lend a hand whenever needed
The deckhand Andy was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and was always happy to lend a hand whenever needed
Boston, MA
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Reef trip with Garth & Andy
6 Hour Trip – Reef Shared on December 27, 2022
Perfect day with calm seas. Quintessential mariners Garth (Skipper) & Andy (Technical Asviser & Deck Hand) escorted us us on a day reef excursion on a well travelled character fishing launch with many a kiwiana touch. Our group of 4 +4 adults & kids had a full days top entertainment. Fish were a little elusive at times but we managed a good haul with tales that will only improve as the years roll on. Thanks a million.
Perfect day with calm seas. Quintessential mariners Garth (Skipper) & Andy (Technical Asviser & Deck Hand) escorted us us on a day reef excursion on a well travelled character fishing launch with many a kiwiana touch. Our group of 4 +4 adults & kids had a full days top entertainment. Fish were a little elusive at times but we managed a good haul with tales that will only improve as the years roll on. Thanks a million.
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