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June

Chasing majestic Swordfish is the way to go in June. If Billfish aren’t your cuppa tea, Hapuka, Tarakihi, Giant Trevally, and Yellowtail are very active and ready to bite.

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What anglers said about fishing in North Island

Yes, it is suitable for everyone, Captain Dan has a great setup for Trout and knows the best spots.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes, it is suitable for everyone, Captain Dan has a great setup for Trout and knows the best spots.
Taupo Boating & Fishing Charters
Taupo Boating & Fishing Charters
Great fishing! I'm not exactly sure but I think May is the end of the season but we still managed to get some good fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great fishing! I'm not exactly sure but I think May is the end of the season but we still managed to get some good fish!
Strikezone Sportfishing NZ
Strikezone Sportfishing NZ
Weather in April is perfect for boating and fishing (not too sunny and just right)
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Weather in April is perfect for boating and fishing (not too sunny and just right)
White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
take the full day trip, its worth it. Takes some time to get to where you'll fish but the trip out is beautiful and the fish are plentiful.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
take the full day trip, its worth it. Takes some time to get to where you'll fish but the trip out is beautiful and the fish are plentiful.
Double Rum Fishing Charters
Double Rum Fishing Charters
The captain can’t control the weather, and you need to be honest regarding your fishing skills and expectations.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The captain can’t control the weather, and you need to be honest regarding your fishing skills and expectations.
Big Fish Bay Of Islands
Big Fish Bay Of Islands
Nothing just go out with a good attitude for a great day regardless of what you may or may not catch. The sites are great regardless.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Nothing just go out with a good attitude for a great day regardless of what you may or may not catch. The sites are great regardless.
May Marie Charters
May Marie Charters
A fishing trip on a boat is a good introduction to fishing in Taupo. Contact Marty for a trip on "Stratus". He can give you some good advice!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
A fishing trip on a boat is a good introduction to fishing in Taupo. Contact Marty for a trip on "Stratus". He can give you some good advice!
Fish Taupo
Fish Taupo
I was told that January is a slower month - otherwise should be good to go!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I was told that January is a slower month - otherwise should be good to go!
Captain Bucko Fish And Dive
Captain Bucko Fish And Dive
Plenty of patience required, but our skipper put us onto fish and was always trying to make the experience pleasurable
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Plenty of patience required, but our skipper put us onto fish and was always trying to make the experience pleasurable
Fish Taupo
Fish Taupo
Go with a local pro who knows the lake, the trout and how to have a great time!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with a local pro who knows the lake, the trout and how to have a great time!
White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
Fish & Trips is great for a small group that want the entire boat to themselves at a really reasonable & affordable price. Walk on walk off - no worries about having to provide rods & bait (all included). Knowledgeable crew, real fun and with a great day a haul of fish! Well worth contacting them - book now you won't regret it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fish & Trips is great for a small group that want the entire boat to themselves at a really reasonable & affordable price. Walk on walk off - no worries about having to provide rods & bait (all included). Knowledgeable crew, real fun and with a great day a haul of fish! Well worth contacting them - book now you won't regret it.
Fish 'N' Trips Charters
Fish 'N' Trips Charters
Check the weather to dress appropriately, and get fishing licence from DOC in advance. Don’t bring too much food as boat owners may prefer to keep their boat as clean as possible.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Check the weather to dress appropriately, and get fishing licence from DOC in advance. Don’t bring too much food as boat owners may prefer to keep their boat as clean as possible.
White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
White Striker Charters Troutcatcher
Contact captain in advance. Confirm where to meet. Confirm what to bring. You’ll need to pack food, drink, sun screen, hat, and something warm in case the sun isn’t out. If you want music or entertainment other than the fishing, bring that too. Marty has a cheeky, dry sense of humor. We loved it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Contact captain in advance. Confirm where to meet. Confirm what to bring. You’ll need to pack food, drink, sun screen, hat, and something warm in case the sun isn’t out. If you want music or entertainment other than the fishing, bring that too. Marty has a cheeky, dry sense of humor. We loved it.
Fish Taupo
Fish Taupo
Easy to fish trout from a boat. Not much of a fight and good for beginners.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Easy to fish trout from a boat. Not much of a fight and good for beginners.
Taupo Boating & Fishing Charters
Taupo Boating & Fishing Charters
Be cautious and prepared if you or any guests are prone to motion sickness.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be cautious and prepared if you or any guests are prone to motion sickness.
Fish Taupo
Fish Taupo
We were very lucky to get a sunny day with little or no wind. Perfect conditions
Excellent
4.7 / 5
We were very lucky to get a sunny day with little or no wind. Perfect conditions
Ocean Catch
Ocean Catch
It's the weather! It rained the day but was still a beautiful day. You can't control the weather conditions.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It's the weather! It rained the day but was still a beautiful day. You can't control the weather conditions.
Rotorua Taupo Flyfishing adventures
Rotorua Taupo Flyfishing adventures United States
Tairua is a great location for fishing, try to plan your trip during the warmer months if targetting kingfish. Snapper are generally all year round although a few better fish caught through the cooler months.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tairua is a great location for fishing, try to plan your trip during the warmer months if targetting kingfish. Snapper are generally all year round although a few better fish caught through the cooler months.
Strikezone Sportfishing NZ
Strikezone Sportfishing NZ
Prepare for an amazing day on the water. Regardless of the fishing, the location is unbelievable. Fish are fish, every hour is different. If you catch 1 or bag out, it’s been a great day, otherwise, a bad days fishing beats the best day at work, hands down! Tight lines, and best of luck.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Prepare for an amazing day on the water. Regardless of the fishing, the location is unbelievable. Fish are fish, every hour is different. If you catch 1 or bag out, it’s been a great day, otherwise, a bad days fishing beats the best day at work, hands down! Tight lines, and best of luck.
Taupo Lake Adventures – Te Arani II
Taupo Lake Adventures – Te Arani II
Listen to everything your captain says and you will learn everything you need to know to catch your fish
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Listen to everything your captain says and you will learn everything you need to know to catch your fish
Taupo Boating & Fishing Charters
Taupo Boating & Fishing Charters