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VERIFIED Special 4 hour trip for Vicki Reid on January 13, 2024

Vicki R.

5.0 / 5

Definitely recommend

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Vicki R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

I had a wonderful time fishing with Target Charters out of Paihia. The crew was friendly and professional, and they took us to a great spot where the fish were biting. We caught loads snapper!! The boat was comfortable and spacious. I highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing fishing adventure in New Zealand.

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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Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 24, 2024

Thanks for great review Vicki was great to have you on board and get to experience the great fishing and scenery in the Bay of Islands

Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 24, 2024

Thanks for great review Vicki was great to have you on board and get to experience the great fishing and scenery in the Bay of Islands

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Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 65 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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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%

Appropriate for children
	85%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	87%

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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

FISH ON!!

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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...

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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

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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

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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 🐠

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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...

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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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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...

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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

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Jasmin R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awsome day out

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip - Kingfish on December 28, 2025

Jasmin R.

5.0 / 5

Dec 28, 2025

3/4 Day Trip - Kingfish

Awsome day out

VERIFIED

Awsome day out on the water with Ross and Harley, would definitely book another trip with them again 😀

Jasmin R. recommends Target Charters

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Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on December 29, 2025

Thanks Jasmin it was great getting you out on the water on a lovely calm day and a bonus you got some nice fish to take home 🐠

Ross Taylor (The Charter Operator)

Replied on December 29, 2025

Thanks Jasmin it was great getting you out on the water on a lovely calm day and a bonus you got some nice fish to take home 🐠

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