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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White Striker Charters Troutcatcher

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(199 reviews)
Taupo
 Last booking: 4 days ago
Trips from US $359

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 199 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (155)
Amazing time
Must do in taupo
Must do in taupo
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Paul N.
New Zealand
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip with Richard

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 29, 2020
This fishing experience was a very remember able time for our family holiday, thanks two our captain Richard we court 5 trout...
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Klaas H.
Napier City, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 1, 2020
have had a good time on the boat and catched 3 trouts and 2 not for consuption. thanks to Richard.
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Elena H.
Rouse Hill, NSW
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 21, 2020
Great day trout fishing and sight seeing with Captain Mike.
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Linda H.
Gisborne, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great morning fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 29, 2019
Great mornings fishing. Clean, modern boat and a great skipper!ย  Knew just where to go to catch fish. Provided lots of information...
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Thomas B.
Tucson, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the lake!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 9, 2019
Had two wonderful days on the lake. The weather was perfect and the boat was comfortable. Landed so many fish each day that...
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