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.
Anglers Choice
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Fish Taupo

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(391 reviews)
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Taupo
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $190

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 391 reviews
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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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Claudio W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Family

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (PM) on July 21, 2025
Had Marty again as our captain, did not disappoint again, everyone caught fish even new timers. Only kept 2, rest went...
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Richard S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Enjoy the sunshine with a rod & reel

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (PM) on May 21, 2025
We had a calm day out on the lake. Ended up with 7 keepers. Brought two to the vine in town for a 4 person dinner, and are...
Richard S. recommends Fish Taupo
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Ian C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish Taupล teview

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (AM) on May 21, 2025
Captain Marty is an experienced guide with a wealth of knowledge of the lake and fishing spots A great day out and highly...
Ian C. recommends Fish Taupo
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Theona & Pete Combos
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Rainbow Trout Heaven

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on April 15, 2025
Itโ€™s a great fishing trip when you lose count after 8.ย  We kept 3 and Vine is cooking it for us tonight and 2 are getting...
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William W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip โ€“ Tester (9AM) on August 28, 2025
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