LAKE FISHING OPTIONS
BOAT FISHING:
Summer / Winter (3 hours minimum to full day charters)
Brett is a qualified skipper and Maverick is in charter survey.
All our boat charters are private charters.
Maverick is a 7 meter Haines Hunter with enclosed cabin toilet, powered by a 225 hp Yamaha, complemented by a 8hp harling motor. It gets us to the best fishing spots in comfort, fast!
Lake Taupo offers many angling opportunities from fly fishing, spinning, down rigging, jigging, harling to float plane fishing. All fishing trips can include some sight seeing if desired.
All quality gear provided. Refreshments on shorter trips and lunches on full days are included.
Gourmet picnic hampers optional extra.
Harling: This is the slow trolling flies to catch fish. The crater edge of the lake is around 6m and this is a great place to harl.
Jigging: This is basically dangling the flies in front of the fish. Best during the summer months when the lake has warmed up.
Down rigging: Down rigging gets the lures to a precise depth where the fish are. In the summer the thermocline is the target area. During the cooler months the fish move in shallower and a down rigging – harling combo can be very effective.
Fly Fishing:
Cruise to the stream mouths in the Western Bays or Tongariro Delta, accessible only by boat. Fish can often be seen cruising the shallows, sight fishing to these provides the ultimate challenge. Sinking lines and shooting heads are used on the drop offs.
Float plane / fly fishing combo:
Take off from Taupo Bay and fly the length of the lake, 42km to the world famous Tongariro River, where we fly fish at the river mouth which is accessible only by boat or float plane. Fish for 2 hours. then take a short flight to a Lakeside restaurant for lunch. Alternatively fish longer and return directly back to Taupo.
A spectacular and relaxing way to fish and sightsee.
Sight Seeing:
We custom design the trip for you. All fishing trips can include some sightseeing if desired. Maori Carvings, waterfalls, scenic bays, picnics on the shore are all possible, just ask.
GROUP BOOKINGS: Large groups can be catered for using handpicked quality guides.
GIFT VOUCHERS: Gift vouchers available for all options.
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
Licenses:
Licenses additional to all options
1 day Taupo local lic $16.00 pp
1 week Taupo local lic $36.00pp
1 day NZ lic $20.00pp (back country)
Children under 16 1 day Taupo lic $5.00
Children under 16 season lic $11.50
Gourmet Picnic Hampers
Menu changes daily dependent on seasonal produce.
Hamper may include:
Wine / beer / bubbles / soft drinks
Smoked chicken / mini quiches / gourmet wraps
Home baked muffins / slices / chocolates
Fresh fruit
Yoghurt
Cheese platters
Festive additions - Christmas cake, Easter eggs etc as appropriate
SPECIAL OCCASION HAMPERS Available on request:
eg: birthday cakes, anniversary champagne and antipasto platters
PLEASE NOTIFY AT TIME OF BOOKING:
ANY SPECIAL FOOD REQUESTS OR ALLERGIES
MEDICAL CONDITIONS (IE: HEART CONDITIONS, HIP / KNEE REPLACEMENTS / ALLERGIES ETC)
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