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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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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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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Paddy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Get Out There (AM) on February 9, 2025
An absolute pleasure of a trip. Marty was so welcoming and knowledgeable. He took care of everything, it was the most relaxing...
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Rory T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect Day

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (PM) on January 23, 2025
Capt Marty worked so hard to help us catch rainbow trout that he had no time to offer us a coffee. We were there to catch fish...
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ALASTAIR C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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We caught!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (AM) on December 17, 2024
Early morning trip with Capt Marty on an overcast blustery day saw us land 5 and lose 2. Great to chat with Marty about the...
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Yingjie C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (PM) on May 25, 2025
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