Users' questions

What is a fishing charter?

What is a fishing charter?

What is a fishing charter? Simply put, it’s an excursion service offered by boat owners and professional fishers which brings guests out onto a body of water for a set period in hopes of catching fish. These charters are often rented at set rates per time limit or can be customized to meet the needs of the group.

How do fishing charters work?

To put it simply, a fishing charter is a trip run by an experienced captain or guide, often with additional crew members, on a private vessel. The main point of these charters is to introduce guests to fishing, or to take them out to a specific fishery to target certain species.

What is the difference between a fishing guide and a charter?

The biggest difference between a guided trip and a charter trip is that guided trips are custom tailored to meet your needs. The small group setting in a guide boat makes it a more private customer focused trip, you don’t have 16 people from 5 different groups running all over the boat.

Where are the best fishing charters in New Zealand?

Come aboard our Fishing charters in Auckland and experience the very best in fishing that New Zealand has to offer. We run fishing charters for Snapper and Kingfish all year round, departing from Westhaven Marina in Central Auckland.

Where to go fishing with Beyond Limits charters?

Boarding from Z Pier Westhaven, Auckland or other ports by arrangement, Beyond Limits Charters offer all year round fishing and specialise in Snapper, Kingfish and Gurnand around Auckland, however if venturing out a bit further, we can possibly find Hapuka and Tuna.

Are there fishing charters in the Hauraki Gulf?

At The Red boats, we have the experience to take you into the Hauraki Gulf for an unforgettable Snapper fishing experience. Our Auckland Fishing charters are a great day out on the water for you and your friends and we offer both casual or individual fishing trips as well as Private fishing charters depending on what suits you.

How long does it take to catch fish in Auckland?

At this time of year, Auckland fishing charters can catch limits of fish in just a couple of hours. While you can never guarantee anything with fishing, you can expect to have fun right now. The fishing remains on top form in the summer, with the possibility of Marlin now being added into the mix.