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Richard Staines
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Richard Staines

Taupo, New Zealand
100+ reviews
Capt. Richard of White Striker Charters runs fishing trips on Lake Taupo. Richard is Taupo born and bred and has fished the lake all his life. With over 30 years of charter operating experience, Richard knows these waters intimately and will work to put you on fish. He will make sure that you have an enjoyable day out and a trip to remember. If you're looking for a professional and friendly service, he's the one to fish with.

Charter

Rating

4.9
212 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (212)

Showing 1 – 5 of 212 reviews
  • Deb Selby
    Deb Selby
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great trip for any group.

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults • 2 children

    We had a great trip with Captain Richard. He was very knowledgable. We caught enough great sized trout and had a few that got away. Recommend it for a good morning of fishing fun.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Pieter Polderman
    Pieter Polderman
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    great 3 hour trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 1 adult

    what can i sat excellent 3 hour trip with a very experienced captain lots of history of the lake and surrounding topography . managed to catch 3 rainbow trout very happy will book again when i return 😀

  • Joye Rowlands
    Joye Rowlands
    Repeat angler
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Autumn Fishing

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults • 2 children

    Miserable gloomy day - caught 2 fish. Captain tried everything to try to catch more. Wasnt to be - but great day and good memories made with family. Second trip on this boat - will bookagain.

  • Harun Johari
    Harun Johari
    Repeat angler
    my
    Malaysia
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    My fishing trip at Lake Taupo

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults

    We are a group of 6 but 4 of us were fishing. The trip started on time with the introduction and safety messages. We were shown how to release the rigg into the water and explained how the system works. We caught enough to bring home and released a few. The captain took good care of us till we returned to the berth.

    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Timothy Hia
    Timothy Hia
    sg
    Singapore
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    September fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 5 adults • 1 child
    Reported catch:
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Real catches shared by our community

  • White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
    White Striker Charters TroutcatcherTaupo
    Great trip for any group.
    Deb S.
    Deb S.
  • White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
    White Striker Charters TroutcatcherTaupo
    Autumn Fishing
    Joye R.
    Joye R.
  • White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
    White Striker Charters TroutcatcherTaupo
    great 3 hour trip
    Pieter P.
    Pieter P.
  • White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
    White Striker Charters TroutcatcherTaupo
    Great Host
    Zac H.
    Zac H.
  • White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
    White Striker Charters TroutcatcherTaupo
    Amazing time
    Sarah S.
    Sarah S.
  • White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
    White Striker Charters TroutcatcherTaupo
    Must do in taupo
    Andy X.
    Andy X.
  • White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
    White Striker Charters TroutcatcherTaupo
    good experiences
    Stella Z.
    Stella Z.
  • White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
    White Striker Charters TroutcatcherTaupo
    Incredible experience - personable captain!
    William C.
    William C.
  • White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
    White Striker Charters TroutcatcherTaupo
    My fishing trip at Lake Taupo
    Harun J.
    Harun J.
  • White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
    White Striker Charters TroutcatcherTaupo
    Fantastic fishing trip
    Joye R.
    Joye R.

What's biting with White Striker Charters Troutcatcher in Taupo

Other smaller lakes open up for fishing around October, making it a great time to explore fisheries like Lake Otamangakau and lake Kuratau for the great opportunities they offer.

Top catches for October