Charter Operator
Fish Taupo

Member since September 2018 Taupo, New Zealand
Background
Captain Marty Staines is local, born and bred in the Lake Taupo area, and he lives and breathes boating and fishing. He takes out customers to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere aboard his boat "Stratus," where they can fish and admire the gorgeous lake. Capt. Marty is the owner-operator of Fish Taupo, and he has your interest at heart to provide you with that special experience on the water.

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Taupo, New Zealand
Background
Captain Marty Staines is local, born and bred in the Lake Taupo area, and he lives and breathes boating and fishing. He takes out customers to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere aboard his boat "Stratus," where they can fish and admire the gorgeous lake. Capt. Marty is the owner-operator of Fish Taupo, and he has your interest at heart to provide you with that special experience on the water.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(394 reviews)
Angler's choice
Taupo
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $185

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 394 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (327)
The Captain was a consumate gentleman
The Captain was a consumate gentleman
The Captain was a consumate gentleman
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Lindsay V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish ON!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on April 10, 2025
We booked the 5hr trip and had an absolute blast!! Marty is personable, easy to chat with, efficient, and knows his stuff!!!...
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Katrina S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Second time round - just as awesome

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Tester (9AM) on April 17, 2025
This is our (mum and boys) second time out fishing with Captain Marty, and it did not disappoint. We were so unsure in the...
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Wilfredo P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Marty was great!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (AM) on November 20, 2024
Captain Marty was very professional and an expert at trout fishing. I had a great time fishing with him. He quickly put us...
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Mark N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Marty is th GOAT

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (AM) on September 24, 2025
Cannot be faulted, Marty is a true gent and an expert of the highest quality. Caught limit in only 2 hours perfect location...
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Steve E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Captain was a consumate gentleman

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip โ€“ Tester (9AM) on September 2, 2025
Warm, friendly greeting and no stress aproach to everything belies a generous man with a wealth of experience. Our time was...
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