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.

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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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Target Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(63 reviews)
Paihia
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Trips from US $109

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (49)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Vicki R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Definitely recommend

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Vicki Reid on January 13, 2024
I had a wonderful time fishing with Target Charters out of Paihia. The crew was friendly and professional, and they took us...
Vicki R. recommends Target Charters
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Liam E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Piahia Birthday Snapper Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper on January 3, 2024
Ross from Target charters was an excellent communicator prior to the trip and the trip itself was amazing. He runs a great...
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Stuart R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  December 31, 2025
The charter operator canceled 10 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Dave F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

January 24

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Snapper on January 2, 2024
Awesome day out with Ross and Harley. Got us onto the fish. Caught one of the biggest fish I have ever seen. Filleted everything...
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Pedro D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a great experience!

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