Gambler Fishing Charters

Gambler Fishing Charters is Whakatane’s premier charter fishing operation.

Capt. Mike (Bozy) has over 20 years of experience as a charter captain in the Whakatane area and is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, fly fishing, drift fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning, depending on what you’re going after. They specialize in day trips to White Island targeting the legendary Yellowtail Kingfish, Hapuka, Bluenose, Gemfish, and Bass.
Also Inshore trips to the Opotiki mussel farm targeting Snapper, Tarakihi, and Gurnard.

You’ll be fishing from a 30’ Bladerunner catamaran with enough room for up to 10 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet and an ice box.

When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. Don’t forget to buy a fishing license before the trip!

The price of a given trip doesn’t include bait, so be sure to get in touch with the captain about what your options are prior to the trip.

You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

This is a children-friendly charter, so you’re welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Gambler Fishing Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Inshore Trip
    Baja Tarija DepĆ³sito no reembolsable
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $1,194
    Inshore Charter targeting Snapper, Tarakihi, Gurnard, Kahawai, and Trevally for groups of up to 10 people.
  • Viaje Privado
    White Island Trip
    Baja Tarija DepĆ³sito no reembolsable
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Oct 1 - May 1
    US $1,672
    Offshore trips to White Island for groups of up to 6 anglers targeting deepsea species such as Hapuka, Bluenose, Gemfish, and Bass. Yellowtail Kingfish Big game fishing or a combination
  • Viaje Privado
    Bluefin Tuna Trip
    Baja Tarija DepĆ³sito no reembolsable
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 5:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jun 1 - Aug 1
    US $2,090
    Winter big game fishing for groups of up to 6 anglers Targeting Southern Bluefin Tuna
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FAQs about Gambler Fishing Charters

Gambler Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • NZ $2,000 per group - Inshore Trip (8 hours)
  • NZ $2,800 per group - White Island Trip (8 hours)
  • NZ $3,500 per group - Bluefin Tuna Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Gambler Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • BaƱo
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Cocina
  • Refrigerador
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Nevera para la pesca
  • Radar

Trips booked with Gambler Fishing Charters include:
  • CaƱas, carretes y equipo
  • Limpieza y Fileteado

Gambler Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla (Inshore snapper trips to the Opotiki Mussel farm )
  • Pesca en Alta Mar (Deepsea, Kingfish and Gamefishing to White Island)
  • Pesca en Arrecife

Gambler Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Pesca con Mosca
  • Drift Fishing
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Gambler Fishing Charters include:
  • Bluenose Warehou
  • Gurnard
  • Hapuka
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Swordfish
  • Tarakihi
  • Trevally (Silver)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Sobre el Captain

Mike Boswell
Whakatane, Nueva Zelanda
Tiempo de respuesta 8 horas
Miembro desde Noviembre 2022
Capt. Mike runs trips out of Whakatane aboard a 30ā€™ Bladerunner catamaran. These waters are known for Tuna and Yellowtail Kingfish and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or trolling. With over 20 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Sobre este listado

Especies de InterƩs

Bluenose Warehou Bluenose Warehou
Gurnard Gurnard
Hapuka Hapuka
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Especificaciones del barco

Bladerunner (Catamaran) construido en 2001. Impulsado por 2 225HP Honda motores, con una velocidad mƔxima de crucero de 25 nudos.

Longitud
30 ft
Capacidad
10 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Inshore snapper trips to the Opotiki Mussel farm
Pesca en Alta Mar
Deepsea, Kingfish and Gamefishing to White Island
Pesca en Arrecife

TĆ©cnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Pesca con Mosca
Drift Fishing
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

BaƱo
GPS
Localizador de peces
Vivero para la carnada
Cocina
Refrigerador

El Viaje Incluye

CaƱas, carretes y equipo
Limpieza y Fileteado

PolĆ­tica de CancelaciĆ³n

DepĆ³sito no reembolsable

Si no es seguro viajar, puedes cancelar sin cargo o cambiar la fecha de tu reserva.

PolĆ­ticas

Traslado no incluĆ­do
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niƱos
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberaciĆ³n
Acceso para discapacitados

Pago

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitĆ”n confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargarĆ” a su tarjeta de crĆ©dito un depĆ³sito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagarƔ directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes mƩtodos de pago:

Efectivo
Transferencia Bancaria