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

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(198 reviews)
Taupo
 Last booking: 4 days ago
Trips from US $358

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 198 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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Shan N.
Tauranga, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 15, 2020
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Robert F.
Tauranga, 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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Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 3, 2020
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Andrew S.
Gore, 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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Four fish and a smoking

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 30, 2019
A pleasant afternoon fishing around the shores of the lake resulting in several big fish and a visit to the smokehouse.
Andrew S. recommends White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
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John D.
Mickleton, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 8, 2019
Half day trip with captโ€™n Richard.ย  Had a great time trolling up some rainbow trout . Caught a bunch and released a few
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Anh N.
Hamilton, New Zealand
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 10, 2021
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