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
(389 reviews)
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 389 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Family
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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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Reid H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (PM) on July 10, 2025
Really enjoyable experience.ย  Little fishing knowledge learnt a lot and brought back half a dozen fish.
Reid H. recommends Fish Taupo
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Robert T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Special (AM) on June 18, 2025
It was a beautiful day and we caught plenty of fish! We had a great time with captain Marty.
Robert T. recommends Fish Taupo
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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   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!
Scott H. recommends Fish Taupo
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John B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A perfect day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Get Out There (AM) on October 19, 2024
We had a phenomenal time on lake Taupล and at the captainโ€™s suggestion, took our catch to a butcher shop in town that smoked...
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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   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.
Ian B. recommends Fish Taupo
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