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Ross Taylor
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Ross Taylor

Paihia, New Zealand
50+ reviews
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.
Ross T.
Ross T.
Captain
Frances T.
Frances T.
Business partner

Charter

Rating

4.8
67 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

93%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (67)

Showing 1 – 5 of 67 reviews
  • David Templeton
    David Templeton
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    FISH ON!!

    Half Day Trip – Sole Snapper • 2 adults

    We had a fantastic fishing trip.The weather was perfect and Captain Ross and his First Mate Harley couldn't do enough make us welcome. Ross put us straight on to the fish. My partner, Carol, had never fished before and Ross and Harley coached and helped her all the way and she was soon catching fish like a pro. We soon caught enough keepers, as we still had plenty of time Ross took us for a tour of some of the Ilands and a stop over at Otehei Bay which was beautiful. Ross also suggested going to Oceans 68 Fish and Chip shop who cooked some of our catch for us beautiful!! Nothing better than fresh caugt fish. Thank you Ross and Harley.

    Reported catch:
    Red Emperor Snapper
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks for the awesome review David it was our pleasure to get you both out on the water and great you got to catch sone nice snapper to enjoy later for dinner. enjoy the rest of your adventures in NZ. Cheers Ross

  • Kerry Dean
    Kerry Dean
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    September fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper • 4 adults
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks Kerry thanks for coming onboard with us 🎣🐡

  • Emily Anderson
    Emily Anderson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Idaho, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Ross and Harley were the best, never a dull moment!

    Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper • 6 adults • 1 child

    We had a family of 6 with a 16 and 10 year old and it was nonstop fun. The crew were knowledgeable and gracious. Would definitely come back to fish with them again!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks for the great review Emily it was a pleasure taking your family out on such a beautiful winters day with the fish on the bite Cheers Ross

  • Leigh Davy
    Leigh Davy
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Ross

    Custom 4 hr snapper charter • 2 adults

    We loved that we only had to travel for 20mins and we were on the fish. Thanks for allowing me to catch my first Kingfish and John Dory, especially on my Birthday. A relaxed and enjoyable fishing trip that was fun and friendly, thanks for a great day out. 😊

    Reported catch:
    Pink Snapper
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks Leigh great to hear you enjoyed your day out fishing in the Bay of Islands and caught some nice fish. we welcome you back anytime 🐠

  • Steven Porter
    Steven Porter
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    great half day fishing

    Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper • 4 adults • 2 children

    this was my daughter's first fishing trip. she had a great time. She caught 3 snappers that were keepers and a trevally and caught half a dozen small snapper that went back in. Ross and Harley were great. thanks for a brilliant day.

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks Steven happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your day onboard and especially your daughter catching so many fish. it wad a pleasure having you all onboard

Real catches shared by our community

  • Target Charters
    Target ChartersPaihia
    Ross and Harley were the best, never a dull moment!
    Emily A.
    Emily A.
  • Target Charters
    Target ChartersPaihia
    great half day fishing
    Steven P.
    Steven P.
  • Target Charters
    Target ChartersPaihia
    FISH ON!!
    David T.
    David T.
  • Target Charters
    Target ChartersPaihia
    Best Experience
    Marley-ana M.
    Marley-ana M.
  • Target Charters
    Target ChartersPaihia
    Awesome Charter
    Mark J.
    Mark J.
  • Target Charters
    Target ChartersPaihia
    What a great experience!
    Pedro D.
    Pedro D.
  • Target Charters
    Target ChartersPaihia
    Still grateful for the experience
    Klint C.
    Klint C.
  • Target Charters
    Target ChartersPaihia
    Book this trip!!
    Jennifer J.
    Jennifer J.
  • Target Charters
    Target ChartersPaihia
    January 24
    Dave F.
    Dave F.
  • Target Charters
    Target ChartersPaihia
    Kingi trip
    Glen B.
    Glen B.

What's biting with Target Charters in Paihia

Kingfish, Snapper, and Nannygai are biting more and should keep you busy until bigger fish start showing up in the next month or two!

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

A family group proudly displaying their catch of Snapper while enjoying a fishing trip on a boat.

Winter Snapper Fishing

Jun 28, 2026 • Paihia
Great day for this family from Hawaii the fish didn’t stop biting
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Two anglers proudly displaying their Snapper catch aboard a fishing boat, with a scenic ocean backdrop.

The bite was constant

Nov 13, 2025 • Paihia
From the moment the line was in the water the bite was on plus a visit to Oteihei Bay was a bonus for these tourists
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