Marlin

THE BUCKET LIST FISH

Trolling lures and sometimes live baiting with Skipjack tuna are methods commonly used to target these big gamefish in the warmer months from late December through to June.

Famous author and fisherman Zane Grey bought the Bay of Islands to the attention of the world as an Angler’s Eldorado early last century when he landed numerous Marlin in our waters.

Marlin is available as Sole charter only, allowing you to have the boat and all the skippers attention to yourselves, whether an individual or couple wanting a quality experience to themselves, a family or a small group of friends you have put together yourselves

Group charters can be organised when we have more people than can be carried aboard a single boat. Groups of boats can be arranged with anglers divided among them, thus ensuring a great fishing experience for each individual.

  • Get the boat and all the skipper’s attention to yourself

    Day trips ranging from $1650 - $2500 +

  • We can cater for almost any size group, using multiple boats if necessary.

    Read about our Group Bookings here, or contact us for further information

  • All fishing equipment supplied

  • All Skippers/fishing guides are qualified and licensed operators

  • All Vessels are certified by Maritime New Zealand as operating under MOSS (Maritime Operator Safety System)

  • Departures from Paihia, Russell or Waitangi. Departures from private jetties near your accomodation can be arranged

  • Day memberships with Bay of Islands Swordfish Club can be arranged if you wish to target line class species

  • Fish smoking and vacuum packing services available on request

  • Catering can be arranged