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
(381 reviews)
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Trips from US $191

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 381 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Enjoy the sunshine with a rod & reel
Enjoy the sunshine with a rod & reel
Enjoy the sunshine with a rod & reel
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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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Jon D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A captain who cares

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Get Out There (AM) on December 11, 2024
Marty really REALLY wants you to catch fish, and that passion made it a total pleasure to spend a half-day with him. Along...
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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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Scott H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Happy Anglers!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (PM) on May 20, 2025
Captain Marty was great, the weather was perfect, and the fish were hungry! Fun day!
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Nichola H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Top trip catching trout for tea ;)

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (AM) on March 18, 2025
First ever trout fishing charter for my sons 19th, along with two other teens. They all loved it, we took home two trout to...
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Ian B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic day out

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Get Out There (PM) on May 11, 2025
Our skipper knew where to catch the fish and make an enjoyable day.
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