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
(386 reviews)
Angler's choice
Taupo
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $192

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 386 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (319)
Fishing with Family
Great Time
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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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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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Richard S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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...
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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
Overall

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...
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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
Overall

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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