Captain
Nick Reed

Member since November 2017 Taupo, New Zealand
Background
Capt. Nick has been a fisherman his whole life. He started fishing for Trout already at an early age. Since 1987, Capt. Nick fishes for Trout in the Taupo Lake fishery. He is a seasoned angler who knows how to give his customers a trip to remember. Nick's experience will be of help when you set out on your fishing adventure. Onboard Capt. Nick's boat, you will find friendly and professional service, whether you're a novice angler or a veteran fisherman.

Hey, I'm Captain Nick Reed

Taupo, New Zealand
Background
Capt. Nick has been a fisherman his whole life. He started fishing for Trout already at an early age. Since 1987, Capt. Nick fishes for Trout in the Taupo Lake fishery. He is a seasoned angler who knows how to give his customers a trip to remember. Nick's experience will be of help when you set out on your fishing adventure. Onboard Capt. Nick's boat, you will find friendly and professional service, whether you're a novice angler or a veteran fisherman.
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My Charter Listings

Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Bravado III

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(147 reviews)
Taupo
 Last booking: 1 day ago
Trips from US $238

Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Te Arani II

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(48 reviews)
Taupo
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $190

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 195 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (121)
Awesome time with Captain Nick
Great experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Neville B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Unexpected Stag Doo

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Trout Fishing (PM) on November 9, 2024
Ok ok so a Stag Doo probably isnโ€™t every skippers first choice but we had a great time. Having common courtesy and not being...
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Dave M.
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 Nick

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Catch & Go (AM) on May 31, 2025
Dave M. recommends Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Te Arani II
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Cam S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning on the lake

VERIFIED   Catch & Go (AM) on May 9, 2025
Had a great couple of hours out on the water. Caught plenty of fish. Fun for all ages!
Cam S. recommends Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Bravado III
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Richard R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Catch & Go (AM) on April 18, 2025
Richard R. recommends Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Bravado III
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George H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Trout Fishing (AM) on March 29, 2025
George H. recommends Taupo Lake Adventures โ€“ Te Arani II
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