Charter Operator

Ross Taylor

Nationality: European
Languages: English
Experience: 20 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, it's 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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Fishing Reports

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Ross T.

Captain

Frances T.

Business partner

My Charter Listing

Target Charters

4.8 / 5

(66 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(66 reviews)

Recent reports

Paihia • 36 ft • 8 persons

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Trips from US $110

Fishing Reports

Winter Snapper Fishing

Jun 28, 2026 Paihia

Great day for this family from Hawaii the fish didn’t stop biting

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

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 66 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (56)

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

+53

Angler rating

5 stars		51
4 stars		9
3 stars		1
2 stars		1
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	93%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	89%
Appropriate for children
	86%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	88%

Appropriate for children
	86%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	88%

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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 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

Emily A.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

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

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper on June 28, 2026

Emily A.

5.0 / 5

Jun 28, 2026

Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper

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

VERIFIED NEW

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!

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...

Emily A. recommends Target Charters

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Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 28, 2026

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

Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 28, 2026

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

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

Leigh D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Ross

VERIFIED Custom 4 hr snapper charter on December 20, 2025

Leigh D.

5.0 / 5

Dec 20, 2025

Custom 4 hr snapper charter

Fishing with Ross

VERIFIED

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. 😊

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...

Leigh D. recommends Target Charters

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Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on December 21, 2025

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 🐠

Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on December 21, 2025

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 🐠

Charter Operator replied

Steven P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great half day fishing

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper on January 12, 2026

Steven P.

5.0 / 5

Jan 12, 2026

Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper

Great half day fishing

VERIFIED

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.

this was my daughter’s first fishing trip. she had a great time. She caught 3 snappers that were keepers and a trevally and...

Steven P. recommends Target Charters

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Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 20, 2026

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

Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 20, 2026

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

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Ross Taylor

Hey, it's Ross Taylor

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FISH ON!!

FISH ON!!

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

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

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Best Experience

Fishing with Ross

Fishing with Ross

Great half day fishing

Great half day fishing

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