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.

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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

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(146 reviews)
Taupo
Trips from US $239
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(47 reviews)
Taupo
 Last booking: 6 days ago
Trips from US $191

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 193 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (120)
Great experience
Great experience
Most enjoyable morning out on Lake Taupo
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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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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 – Trout Fishing (AM) on March 29, 2025
George H. recommends Taupo Lake Adventures – Te Arani II
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Rae B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Nick

VERIFIED   Extended Half Day (AM) on February 15, 2025
Rae B. recommends Taupo Lake Adventures – Bravado III
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Brian R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
Brian R. recommends Taupo Lake Adventures – Bravado III
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Caine S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Boys first fishing charter

VERIFIED   Catch & Go (PM) on January 14, 2025
Boys and I were stoked we didn’t have an overcrowded boat and they caught 3 rainbow trout which we had cooked up by Vine...
Caine S. recommends Taupo Lake Adventures – Bravado III
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Dai M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice and easy quick fishing experience

VERIFIED   Catch & Go (AM) on December 16, 2024
We booked 2 hours fishing trip a day after Ironman 70.3 world championship and had 5 fishes and 3 keepers.  It was nice and...
Dai M. recommends Taupo Lake Adventures – Bravado III
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