Captain

Richard Staines

Nationality: New Zealand european
Languages: English

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Captain
Richard Staines

Member since November 2017 Taupo, New Zealand

Background: 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.
Techniques: Boat fishing is the easiest way to catch our trout

Hey, I'm Captain Richard Staines

Taupo, New Zealand

Background: 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.
Techniques: Boat fishing is the easiest way to catch our trout

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My Charter Listing

White Striker Charters Troutcatcher

4.9 / 5

(210 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(210 reviews)

Taupo • 32 ft • 8 persons

Trips from US $354

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 210 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		194
4 stars		11
3 stars		2
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	97%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	97%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	94%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	94%

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Pieter P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great 3 hour trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on April 11, 2026

Pieter P.

5.0 / 5

Apr 11, 2026

Half Day Trip (AM)

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 😀

what can i sat excellent 3 hour trip with a very experienced captain lots of history of the lake and surrounding topography...

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Joye R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Autumn Fishing

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on April 19, 2026

Joye R.

5.0 / 5

Apr 19, 2026

Half Day Trip (AM)

Autumn Fishing

VERIFIED

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.

Miserable gloomy day - caught 2 fish. Captain tried everything to try to catch more. Wasnt to be - but great day and...

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Harun J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

My fishing trip at Lake Taupo

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on November 20, 2025

Harun J.

5.0 / 5

Nov 20, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

My fishing trip at Lake Taupo

VERIFIED

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.

We are a group of 6 but 4 of us were fishing. The trip started on time with the introduction and safety messages. We...

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Beijie S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Captain and unforgettable experience

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on March 15, 2026

Beijie S.

5.0 / 5

Mar 15, 2026

Half Day Trip (PM)

Great Captain and unforgettable experience

VERIFIED

It is the first time we go fishing. The Captain is great and tells us a lot of knowledge of fishing. We caught fish, and 12-year-old boy just wanted more time!

It is the first time we go fishing. The Captain is great and tells us a lot of knowledge of fishing. We caught fish, and 12-year-old...

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Nemanja J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

What a day!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on April 4, 2026

Nemanja J.

5.0 / 5

Apr 4, 2026

Half Day Trip (PM)

What a day!

VERIFIED

Richard was a great skipper, we caught lots of fish and had a great time. Thank you.

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