fishing

Big Fish

Experience the best saltwater fishing New Zealand has to offer on a private or small group fishing charter with Big Fish Bay of Islands. They take a maximum of four people on their daily fishing charters. So you get a truly personalized experience, and the best chance to hook that fish of a lifetime. Whether you want to catch snapper, kingfish or a combination with some island stop-overs, their purpose-built Surtees 650 gamefisher is the perfect platform for your fishing adventure. Your Skipper Derek has decades of fishing experience and local knowledge to put you on the hottest fishing spots. They guarantee you an unforgettable Bay of Islands fishing experience.

Personalize your own fishing adventure with Big Fish Bay of Islands. Learn a new fishing technique, chase light tackle records, combine fishing with sightseeing, or simply enjoy a taste of the ‘Angler’s Eldorado’. We’ll turn your dream fishing adventure into a reality.

Prices: $340 pp

They have the best priced solo fishing charter in the Bay for only $645 for six hours.

May Marie Charters

Join the May Marie for a fantastic day out on the water on a shared or private fishing charter from Paihia or Russell, in the Bay of Islands. There is plenty of space on board for up to 14 anglers (6 for kingfish) and they will make sure you enjoy your time whether you’re cruising around the bays and channels of the Bay of Islands, or pulling in the fish close to shore or further afield.
Your Skipper is an incredibly enthusiastic, very skilled and experienced ‘fisho’ and knows all the good spots in the Bay! The boat has plenty of shade, flush toilet facilities and is incredibly stable, offering a smooth and comfortable boating experience for all ages.
On-board, they’ll bait your hooks, remove the fish and fillet it ready to take home with you!

Target Charters

Target Charters are the best way to do exactly what you want. You can spend your time targeting the one species you want, or mix and match so you get to fish them all. Tackle and bait supplied, or you can bring your own. Fish filleted upon request. You’ll find it means MORE FISHING – LESS HASSLE!

They do 4, 6 and 8 hour charters which can include a combination of fishing and cruising through the islands.

Snapper: from $180 pp

Kingfish: from $320 pp

Marlin: from $2400 for charter

Departs daily

WAHOO CHARTERS

Dreaming of catching a huge fish? Turn your dreams into reality while fishing aboard Wahoo! Huge Marlin, Swordfish, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi and Yellow Fin Tuna are just some of the target fish of the day.

Captain Andy McGaughey of Wahoo Charters has been a Russell local for over 30 years, skippering a variety of Marlin and game fishing vessels since the age of 21. Over the years he’s acquired an intimate knowledge of the prolific waterways surrounding the Bay of Islands, to the North Cape and Three Kings and is happy to share his experience with all of his charter guests.

“Wahoo” is a 12.9 meter’ luxury custom-built Salthouse Corsair sport fisher powered by twin Detroit engines. The boat is fully outfitted with shower and toilet. Onboard facilities include oven and cook top, refrigerator and freezer. For overnight trips, Wahoo comes equipped with 6 single, 1 extra double, and 2 crew bunks.

All the fishing gear for your party is provided for; and only the best quality is used on Wahoo. Snacks, lunch, as well as drinks are all parts of the standard fishing charter, as is the cleaning and filleting of your catch afterwards. Or tag and release your catch!

6 to 10 hour charters, overnight trips available.

For enquiries and bookings please get in touch.

MAJOR TOM Adventures

For an unforgettable and awesome fishing adventure in the Bay of Islands you are in perfect hands with Major Tom! Their snapper tours are their most popular catch, setting you up for a perfect dinner. Or, if you are looking for a ‘reel’ fight, try out their kingfish charters.

Visiting with a small or large group, then you can also create your own customized adventure, from island hopping & snorkeling to fishing & diving.

Gear, bait and tackle are all included, your fish will be filleted and bagged on board. Easy as!

Snapper charters - 5 hours

Kingfish charters - 6 hours

Customized trips available for corporate and family groups.