Richard has the ability to catch fish when the others can’t!
Go fishing and catch trout with Taupo’s most experienced charter operator, Richard Staines.
![Richard Staines on Lake Taupo](/img/richard-staines-at-lake-taupo.jpg)
Richard has over 30 years operating charter boats on Lake Taupo and has been fishing Lake Taupo all his life. Richard is born and bred in Taupo — try to find anyone with that much experience.
Richard is a true professional and can show you eveything that fishing on Lake Taupo has to offer. He will go that extra mile to make sure you have a great time.
- Licenced for up to 8 people.
- No experience necessary.
- White Striker IV is designed so you can fish in all weather conditions in total comfort.
- White Striker IV has a fully equipped galley and we can even cook your trout aboard.
- You are welcome to bring your own food and refreshments.
- Tea & coffee is provided free of charge.
- On-board toilet.
- Top quality fishing tackle supplied at no extra charge.
- Fishing licences can be arranged.
- Your catch is cleaned and bagged for you and we can arrange to have your trout smoked.