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
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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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Simon T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Get Out There (AM) on July 6, 2025
We had an awesome day out on Lake Taupล with Marty! The fishing charter was well organised, clean and the gear was top notch....
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HUAJIE X.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Get Out There (AM) on October 15, 2024
It was truly a perfect activity. We often go fishing, but this is the first time fishing from a boat on a lake. The weather...
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Mike L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (PM) on September 23, 2025
Thanks Marty. You really looked after myself and grandson and gave us a great fishing experience. Mike
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Liz B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Get Out There (AM) on April 19, 2025
Great dayโ€™s fishing, caught 16 fish between 3 of us! Marty is a wonderful captain and host, his boat has everything...
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Michael M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great afternoon on Lake Taupo

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (PM) on January 11, 2025
We got skunked for the first hour, but started catching rainbows within a few minutes of reaching a new spot. We kept one for...
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