Captain
Buck Lane

Member since August 2024 Paihia, New Zealand
Background
Capt. Buck runs trips out of Paihia aboard 25' Yamaha Japan Sportfishing. Using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Black Grouper, John Dory and Kahawai. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Buck.

Hey, I'm Captain Buck Lane

Paihia, New Zealand
Background
Capt. Buck runs trips out of Paihia aboard 25' Yamaha Japan Sportfishing. Using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Black Grouper, John Dory and Kahawai. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Buck.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(28 reviews)
Paihia
Trips from US $473

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (76)
Kingfish and Snapper
Kingfish and Snapper
Kingfish and Snapper
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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RYOTO O.
Excellent
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Kingfish and Snapper

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Kingfish on February 23, 2026
Fantastic day out on the water! The captain was professional, friendly, and explained everything clearly, which made the whole...
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Darren H.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great day out, do it. Worrh wvery cent.

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip โ€“ Big Game & Deep Sea on February 18, 2026
One of the best fishing charterโ€™s Iโ€™ve been on. Captain Bucko definitely knows his stuff about fish. Caught plenty, enough...
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Greg D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Experience with Captain Bucko

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Snapper on December 21, 2025
We had the most amazing half day fishing charter with Captain Bucko. We caught good sized snapper and loved cooking and...
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Mark K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Kingfish on February 20, 2026
Expert local knowledge resulting in big kingfish and lots of snapper. The trip was fun and relaxed. I am happy to highly recommend...
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Kane R.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Captain Bucko WOW big fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Kingfish on November 16, 2025
Had the best day on the water in a long time. Couldnโ€™t give Bucko enough praise he was very responsive, easy to deal with...
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