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.
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.
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Johnny Tohia5.0VerifiedWinner
Inshore Trip on June 13, 2026 • 10 adultsTo the brother's Mike Darcy big mihi too use both thee upmost appreciations gratitude for your timeless efforts towards making our day fulfilled with many experiences that's was effortless endlessly laughter jokes supportive helpful always making us all have thee best of all best through n through our day whilst being on board we truly had a blast ending our day feeling overwhelmed with good catch of Kai to all whanau will highly recommend definitely be coming back for another round 2 aka via white island will keep in contact with you till next time stay safe out on the Moana safe all round to use both brothers Nga mihi 💯👌🏽🤙🏽❤️🤣😊. Thou to any whanau people that are in need of a charter adventures CHECK OUT THE GAMBLER FISHING CHARTER 💯 SKIPPER MIKE DECK HAND DARCY your day adventure will truly leaving you feel amazed well worth leaving with fulfillment of excellence experiences CHECK IT OUT AN LOCK IN FOR YOUR NEXT BOOKING 💯 we are already using out our next DATES IN 👍🏽
Anthony Taare5.0VerifiedAwsome
Inshore Trip on June 19, 2026 • 9 adultsPerfect conditions, excellent service from the Gambler team exactly what we were after for our hard working team. Topping if of we all went home with a feed of fresh fish 😋
Kaaren Forrest5.0VerifiedPerfect Day on the Water
Inshore Trip on December 7, 2024 • 7 adultsWe were certainly blessed when we went on a fishing charter for our Christmas shout... What a day... Beautiful hot sunny day on the water. Captain Mike is a champion. Awesome korero throughout the day, got heaps of fish. Stoked to be able to put fish on the table of our whanau for Christmas. Crewman Darcey is awesome!! Appreciate you bro. We all had a fabulous day. Would recommend the GAMBLER 100%
