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.

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Frances T.

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My Charter Listing

Target Charters

4.7 / 5

(60 reviews)

4.7 / 5

(60 reviews)

Recent reports

Paihia • 36 ft • 8 persons

Last booking: 1 day ago

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Trips from US $110

Fishing Reports

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7 / 5

out of 5 stars from 60 reviews

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Boat

4.6 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (49)

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Angler rating

5 stars		46
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
	86%

Appropriate for children
	84%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	86%

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David T.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

FISH ON!!

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip – Sole Snapper on November 13, 2025

David T.

5.0 / 5

Nov 13, 2025

Half Day Trip – Sole Snapper

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... More

We had a fantastic fishing trip.The weather was perfect and Captain Ross and his First Mate Harley couldn’t do enough make...

David T. recommends Target Charters

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Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 14, 2025

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

Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 14, 2025

Charter Operator replied

Eric O.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Perfect in every way

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip – Sole Snapper on November 15, 2025

Eric O.

5.0 / 5

Nov 15, 2025

Half Day Trip – Sole Snapper

Perfect in every way

VERIFIED NEW

Perfect trip. As requested it was a short trip in calmer waters in order to accommodate our family members prone to seasickness. Captain got us on the fish immediately. Everyone had a great time and nobody got sick!

Perfect trip. As requested it was a short trip in calmer waters in order to accommodate our family members prone to seasickness....

Eric O. recommends Target Charters

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Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 15, 2025

Thanks Eric for the great review we are very pleased you all enjoyed your mornjng with fish to take home for dinner. Enjoy your stay Northland NZ

Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 15, 2025

Thanks Eric for the great review we are very pleased you all enjoyed your mornjng with fish to take home for dinner. Enjoy your stay Northland NZ

Charter Operator replied

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

Best Experience

VERIFIED

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

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