Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ

Days Out Fishing Charters offers unique fishing experience in the rich Bay of Islands. These waters are crammed with fish off all shapes and colors, and you will be fishing with the Bay of Islands’ only big Snapper and Kingfish Specialist - Skipper Darren Knapping.

Whether you’re a pro angler or a bit less experienced, Capt. Darren will help you have a time to remember. His trips run year round and often get people the fish of their lifetime. Just have a look at all the fish and smiley people in the photos above - and you’ll understand what Days out is all about.

Skipper Darren is a local fisherman. He grew up fishing around these waters and has a deep understanding of the ocean and the rich life beneath the surface. Having served in the New Zealand Navy for a number of years, and working in commercial Tuna fishing, Darren eventually came to build one of the finest fishing machines in the area.

Days Out is a custom-built Extreme 885 37’ center console. She is powered by twin 200 HP Honda engines. The boat can take up to 7 people and it’s rigged with Garmin navigational electronics, features a private flush toilet, Tuna tubes, a big live well, and ice boxes. She has a cabin, walk around, plenty of room for fishing and enough shade for all people onboard. She is a stable boat fit to weather these waters.

You’ll face numerous fish species in the Bay of Islands. Darren is a specialist when it comes to Yellowtail Kingfish and Snapper. His private and shared trips will see you using a variety of techniques, using Okuma tackle and quality rods and lines. Darren will supply all the gear, tackle, and license. There will be some snacks and drinks on shared trips, whereas lunch can be served for an additional cost if requested beforehand.

Book your spot and come for a great day out on the water! Get your camera and a sunblock, then hop onboard.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Mar 31
    US $798
    This private trip is a great way to spend some quality time with your friends and family. Snapper bite well year round, and can grow super big, some even reach 15 kg. You can enjoy a afternoons fishing, then eat your catch at a restaurant that night. There is plenty of shade, so even minors will enjoy it. The boat is spacious, and up to 4 anglers can come. Bring a hat and sunblock and come.
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Equipo Ligero
    Spinning
  • Viaje Privado
    Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:30 PM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Mar 31
    US $798
    On this afternoon trip, you and your group will have this spacious boat to yourselves. Captain Darren will help you get your bags filled with tasty Snapper. You will get back by 7 pm, just in time to have a juicy dinner in one of the restaurants. Bring your hat and sunblock. All the gear is provided. The bite is solid year-round. Kids are welcome. Please note that this trip is for a maximum of 6 passengers.
  • Viaje Privado
    7 Hr Trip – Kingfish Private/6 PAX
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    7 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Mar 31
    US $1,064
    This private trip is a great chance to fish for the local delicacy - Yellowtail Kingfish. You can catch them year round and they can reach incredible weight. The trip is suitable for more experienced anglers. You will get the gear, snacks, and drinks. Bring your own if you like. You will have the boat to yourself and your party. Capt. Darren will help you get the fish. The boat is spacious and has plenty of shade.
  • Viaje Privado
    8 Hour Trip–Winter Private (MAX 4 )
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jun 1 - Sep 30
    US $1,300
    Book a stunning winter package in the Bay of Islands. You'll chase Hapuka, Kingfish, and Snapper. Winter has some of the most stunning days out in the Bay. Please note that this trip is for a maximum of 5 guests.
  • Viaje Privado
    Private Hapuka deep sea
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:30 AM
    US $1,360
    Chasing big monster from the deep a great way to see everything Up to 4 anglers
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca en Alta Mar
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca de Naufragio
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Mar Profundo
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Hapuka
    Hapuka
  • Viaje Privado
    8 Hour Trip – Summer Special (MAX6)
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Mar 31
    US $1,360
    This summer special is a private trip for a maximum of six anglers. You will have 8 hours to chase Kingfish, Snapper, or whatever you want to chase. Book now to avoid disappointment. Capt. Darren has the biggest center console in the Bay of Islands, with plenty of room and shade. He will supply all the gear, some snacks, and drinks. You should pack a sunblock.
  • Viaje Privado
    All day 6 pacs
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Sep 1 - Mar 31
    US $1,537
    This private trip is the ultimate fishing experience. The center console is big and has plenty of shade. Up to 6 anglers maximum can come on this trip. It’s great for team building, a group of mates who want to enjoy the day. The trip is an unforgettable fishing experience. You can release or keep all the fish. Capt. Darren will fillet the catch for you so you can enjoy it in one of the restaurants. All the gear is supplied.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Mar Profundo
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Equipo Ligero
    Jigging
    Popping
    Troleo
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Tarakihi
    Tarakihi
    Snapper (Pink)
    Pink Snapper
    Pink Maomao
    Pink Maomao
  • Viaje Privado
    Private (marlin
    Cancelación GRATIS 14 días de aviso
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:30 AM
    Viaje de temporada Nov 1 - Jun 1
    US $1,714
    Travel just offshore and chase some of the worlds largest stripe marlin Nz home to the world record Up to 4 Angler's
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca en Alta Mar
    Pesca de Naufragio
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Troleo
    Targeted fish
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
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FAQs about Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ

Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ offers the following trips to customers:
  • NZ $1,350 per group - Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (AM) (4 hours)
  • NZ $1,350 per group - Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (PM) (5 hours)
  • NZ $1,800 per group - 7 Hr Trip – Kingfish Private/6 PAX (7 hours)
  • NZ $2,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip–Winter Private (MAX 4 ) (8 hours)
  • NZ $2,300 per group - Private Hapuka deep sea (8 hours)
  • NZ $2,300 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Summer Special (MAX6) (8 hours)
  • NZ $2,600 per group - All day 6 pacs (10 hours)
  • NZ $2,900 per group - Private (marlin (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Baño Fresh water flush toilet
  • GPS State-of-art Garmin 16 inch touch screen
  • Localizador de peces Garmin 1kw transducer
  • Vivero para la carnada Massive live bait tank 4x tuna tubes
  • Equipo Multimedia
  • Outriggers Custom made
  • Tuna Tubes Two tuna tubes custom built into the boat
  • Nevera para la pesca
  • Radar 48 mile

Trips booked with Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo (Fully sponsored by Okuma)
  • Carnada Viva (Jack Mackerel)
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado
  • Snacks (Biscuits)
  • Bebidas (Hot and cold drinks avaliable)
  • Marinero (As required)
  • Licencia de Pesca

Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla (Snapper, Trevally, Kingfish)
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa (Kingfish, Snapper, Shark)
  • Pesca en Arrecife (Snapper, Kingfish, Shark and many more)
  • Pesca de Naufragio (Various species)

Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero (Soft plastic)
  • Equipo Pesado (Live baiting)
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing (Stray lining, bottom fishing with ledger rigs)
  • Spinning (Straylining in shallow water for snapper/ kingfish)
  • Jigging (Mechanical jigging for Kingfish and snapper )
  • Popping (Surface lures for Kingfish /snapper )
  • Drift Fishing (With soft plastics or live bait)
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Days Out Fishing Charters BOI NZ include:
  • Bluenose Warehou
  • Cod (Blue)
  • Flounder
  • Gurnard
  • Hapuka
  • John Dory
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Pink Maomao
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Tarakihi
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Sobre el Captain

Darren Knapping
paihia, Nueva Zelanda
Reportes de Pesca
42 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta 1 hora
Miembro desde Agosto 2017
Capt. Darren has fished around the world for years before coming back to the Bay of Islands. Growing up around these waters, Darren learned a great deal about the local fisheries in the ocean and the marine life. While serving in the New Zealand Navy for 5 and a half years, Darren traveled the world and then got his captain’s license. He later engaged in commercial Tuna fishing. Eventually, Capt. Darren has come back to his native fisheries and now runs charter fishing trips. He has accommodated many repeat customers. His vessel is one of the finest in the area. Capt. Darren will work to put you on fish and make your trip an enjoyable adventure.

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Bluenose Warehou Bluenose Warehou
Cod (Blue) Blue Cod
Flounder Flounder
Gurnard Gurnard

Especificaciones del barco

Extreme 885 (Center console) construido en 2014. Impulsado por 2 175HP Honda motores, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 27 nudos.

Longitud
30 ft
Capacidad
7 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Snapper, Trevally, Kingfish
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Kingfish, Snapper, Shark
Pesca en Arrecife
Snapper, Kingfish, Shark and many more
Pesca de Naufragio
Various species

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Soft plastic
Equipo Pesado
Live baiting
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Stray lining, bottom fishing with ledger rigs
Spinning
Straylining in shallow water for snapper/ kingfish
Jigging
Mechanical jigging for Kingfish and snapper
Popping
Surface lures for Kingfish /snapper
Drift Fishing
With soft plastics or live bait
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

Baño
Fresh water flush toilet
GPS
State-of-art Garmin 16 inch touch screen
Localizador de peces
Garmin 1kw transducer
Vivero para la carnada
Massive live bait tank 4x tuna tubes
Equipo Multimedia
Outriggers
Custom made

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Fully sponsored by Okuma
Carnada Viva
Jack Mackerel
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
Snacks
Biscuits
Bebidas
Hot and cold drinks avaliable
Marinero
As required
Licencia de Pesca

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 14 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 14 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Traslado no incluído
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
No Fumar
Te quedas con la pesca
Skinned and boned ready to take to your local restu
Se permite captura y liberación
We promote catch and release however most welcome t
Acceso para discapacitados
Large flat floor

Pago

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

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

Efectivo
Transferencia Bancaria

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
5.0 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 42 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Fotos de clientes (30)
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Calificación del pescador
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
Capitán amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
88%
Apto para niños
89%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
97%
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Kate G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great Day Out

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (PM) on Abril 16, 2024
Captain Darren and his son Caleb are full of enthusiasm and character. We had 4 adults and 3 kids on board. The 3 kids got...
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Robyn I.
Excellent
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Experiencia:
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5.0 / 5
Barco
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5.0 / 5
Tripulación
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5.0 / 5
En general

Excellent fishing experience

VERIFICADO   7 Hr Trip – Kingfish Private/6 PAX on Febrero 12, 2024
The trip started with a warm welcome by Darren. His boat is very sturdy, clean and roomy, and best of all it has plenty of...
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Chris H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Very experienced skipper, a great time out.

VERIFICADO   Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (AM) on Febrero 25, 2024
Darren was great and very professional . Other than the fishing his knowledge of local history of the islands was enthralling
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Russell A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great Day Out!

VERIFICADO   Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (AM) on Noviembre 8, 2023
Every thing met our expectations on our day out fishing.
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Experiencia:
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Barco
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5.0 / 5
Tripulación
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January fishing trip

VERIFICADO   Snapper Trip – Private/6 PAX (AM) on Enero 15, 2024
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