Charter Operator

Ross Taylor

Nationality: European
Languages: English
Experience: 19 years

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Charter Operator
Ross Taylor

Member since December 2014 Paihia, New Zealand

Background: Having had a love of fishing for over 40 years, and owning my own aluminum boat, I came across an opportunity to buy a charter boat. So, with a life style change and relocating to the Bay of Islands in New Zealand, my wife and I bought Target Charters about 14 years ago and continue to operate in the Bay.

Hey, we're Ross Taylor

Paihia, New Zealand

Background: Having had a love of fishing for over 40 years, and owning my own aluminum boat, I came across an opportunity to buy a charter boat. So, with a life style change and relocating to the Bay of Islands in New Zealand, my wife and I bought Target Charters about 14 years ago and continue to operate in the Bay.

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Ross T.

Captain

Frances T.

Business associate

My Charter Listing

Target Charters

4.7 / 5

(58 reviews)

4.7 / 5

(58 reviews)

Paihia • 36 ft • 8 persons

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Trips from US $108

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7 / 5

out of 5 stars from 58 reviews

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Boat

4.6 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.7 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (48)

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Angler rating

5 stars		44
4 stars		9
3 stars		1
2 stars		1
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	92%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	90%
Appropriate for children
	84%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	85%

Appropriate for children
	84%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	85%

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Marley-Ana M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Best Experience

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Sole Snapper on August 22, 2025

Marley-Ana M.

5.0 / 5

Aug 22, 2025

Half Day Trip – Sole Snapper

Had the best experience with this charter! Ross and Harley were absolutely awesome, easy to find, taught me (who doesn’t go fishing) how to catch and reel in a FAT snapper! Never thought i would like fishing, but after being on that, I would definitely go again. Best weather, best crew, great laughs, Best experience !👌

Had the best experience with this charter! Ross and Harley were absolutely awesome, easy to find, taught me (who doesn’t...

Marley-Ana M. recommends Target Charters

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Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 24, 2025

Thank you for your great review much appreciated we had a great time and plenty of good banter and laughs and a nice lot of fish onboard. Welcome you back any time many thanks Ross Target Charters

Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 24, 2025

Thank you for your great review much appreciated we had a great time and plenty of good banter and laughs and a nice lot of fish onboard. Welcome you back any time many thanks Ross Target Charters

Charter Operator replied

Mark J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome Charter

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper on January 9, 2025

Mark J.

5.0 / 5

Jan 9, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper

Awesome Charter

VERIFIED

Had a great trip with my two sons and friend on board with Ross and Harley. In tricky conditions the guys worked extremely hard to make sure we all had a great time, caught fish and went home with a good feed. Highly recommend Target Charters who were extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly.

Had a great trip with my two sons and friend on board with Ross and Harley. In tricky conditions the guys worked extremely...

Mark J. recommends Target Charters

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Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 11, 2025

Thanks Mark for the great review we appreciate you took the time to comment. Certainly was enjoyable having you and the boys onboard and catching some nice fish to take home. We welcome you back anytime. Thanks again Ross

Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 11, 2025

Charter Operator replied

George B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper on March 29, 2025

George B.

5.0 / 5

Mar 29, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper

March fishing trip

VERIFIED

If you wanted to go fishing and catch fish for tea I would 100% recommend Target charters of Paihia Ross and his deck hand made fishing real easy when they put the bait on my hook and took the fish off the hook every time thank you Ross

If you wanted to go fishing and catch fish for tea I would 100% recommend Target charters of Paihia Ross and his deck hand...

George B. recommends Target Charters

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Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 11, 2025

Thank you George for the great review our pleasure to have you onboard and even better to catch some nice snapper thanks Ross

Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 11, 2025

Thank you George for the great review our pleasure to have you onboard and even better to catch some nice snapper thanks Ross

Charter Operator replied

Sarah P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

The best family fun fishing day

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper on April 22, 2025

Sarah P.

5.0 / 5

Apr 22, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper

The best family fun fishing day

VERIFIED

We had such a great family day on the water with Ross and Harley. We caught lots of fish, our kids (15 and 12) loved it and so did we. Ross and Harley were so patient and helpful. Totally recommend 👌 👍

We had such a great family day on the water with Ross and Harley. We caught lots of fish, our kids (15 and 12) loved it and...

Sarah P. recommends Target Charters

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Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on May 3, 2025

Thanks so much Sarah for the great review it was our pleasure to give you a great day on the water hope you can get back to the Bay of Islands again would love to get you out again Cheers Ross

Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on May 3, 2025

Thanks so much Sarah for the great review it was our pleasure to give you a great day on the water hope you can get back to the Bay of Islands again would love to get you out again Cheers Ross

Charter Operator replied

Pedro D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

What a great experience!

VERIFIED Special 4 hour trip for Pedro David on December 22, 2024

Pedro D.

5.0 / 5

Dec 22, 2024

Special 4 hour trip for Pedro David

What a great experience!

VERIFIED

Finally caught a Kingy! My son (11) and I had a really great time on the trip. Crew was great and even managed to catch my first ever Kingy! Highly recommend Target Charters great with kids too. They looked after us.

Finally caught a Kingy! My son (11) and I had a really great time on the trip. Crew was great and even managed to catch my...

Pedro D. recommends Target Charters

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Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on December 27, 2024

Thanks for fresh review Pedro it was a pleasure having you and your son on board. Fantastic you got your first Kingfish. Cheers Ross

Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on December 27, 2024

Thanks for fresh review Pedro it was a pleasure having you and your son on board. Fantastic you got your first Kingfish. Cheers Ross

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