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
(407 reviews)
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Taupo
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $181

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 407 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Terrific Taupo
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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
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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...
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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...
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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   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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Bo F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip/fun morning

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (AM) on March 1, 2025
We had a great morning and caught some nice fish. I especially wanted my son-in-law to be able to fight a NZ trout. We werenโ€™t...
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