Pelagic Charters
EPIC THREE Kings ISLANDS
Fishing Charters
Welcome to Pelagic Charters
New Zealand’s premium fishing charter company. Pelagic Charters will give you the most unforgettable experience. You will be visiting locations such as The Three Kings Islands, North Cape, Cape Reinga, and Maria Van Diemen. Paihia, Auckland’s West Coast, Tauranga Harbour, Mayor Island, White Island, Waihau Bay, Cape Runaway, Lottin Point and the legendary Ranfurly Banks. You will be targeting New Zealand’s huge Yellow Tail Kingfish, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Swordfish, Hapuku, Trevally, Snapper and the Mighty Bass!
Three Kings Islands with Pelagic Charters
We go the extra mile to give you a fantastic experience with high service levels and fishing results that are second to none. You’re heading for the ultimate fishing destination, you deserve to be looked after every step of the way with friendly service at all times and an unrivaled commitment to incredible fishing results for your dream fish. The famous Three Kings Islands and its associated banks, represent the pinnacle of recreational fishing in New Zealand. Trophy sized striped marlin, blue marlin, kingfish and swordfish are all caught routinely, as are comparatively oversized kingfish, hapuka and bluenose.
We depart from Whangaroa Habour (3.5 hours North of Auckland) and travel well over 100 miles to this exotic location. 5.5 days is a perfect amount time but we are happy to structure a charter where the amount of time and charter format is tailored to your requirements.
We fish all the banks around The Three Kings including the famous Middlesex and King Banks. The incredible Three Kings kingfish average around 15kg with 50kg models always lurking and man can these fish fight!
Marlin average 100kg with grander marlin (1000lb plus) caught in the area.
Bass over 50kg are common and grow to 100kg plus in these waters
Hapuku (Also spelt Hapuka) grow to 45kg plus
New Zealand’s biggest Trevally are often caught at our anchorage. We call them NZ GTs. Even the terakihi and blue cod grow absolutely huge here.
Three Kings Islands Kingfish Fishing
Kingfish are a favourite amongst fisherman for their great fight to the boat, extreme strength and fishing versatility and the non stop action that happens with a school of these feeding voraciously. They can be caught with so many fun fishing styles including: stickbaits, jigs, poppers, live baits, lures and even ledger rigs. All of these techniques are loads of fun and the action can be non stop.
Three Kings Islands Marlin Fishing
The Three Kings and surrounding areas are world famous for the incredible striped Marlin fishery. The Three Kings has always been a hot spot for some incredible Marlin fishing with Striped Marlin exceeding 182KG (400lbs). The 2022 season there was phenomenal with up to 16 big ( 100KG / 200lb average) Striped Marlin being tagged and released in one day.
The amazing structures surrounding The Kings cover over 500 square miles and include name infamous with Marlin fishing like The Middlesex Bank, The King Bank, The Compass Rose, The Gobey Bank, North Maria Ridge and South Maria Ridge.
The strong ocean currents North of New Zealand force nutrient rich blue water from depths of 2000 plus meters up to just 35 meters in places. The result is water swirling currents full of food from the phytoplankton at the bottom of the food chain through to baitfish and well fed apex predators such as Marlin.and more.
Striped Marlin pack attacks are relatively common. The sight of a school of big Striped Marlin fighting over the lures is something else! We often also see schools of them feeding on bait balls of Jack Mackerel or Saury which sure gets the heart racing.
Blue Marlin including the big girls are also relatively common in The Three Kings waters. The Blue Marlin generally hunt solo in New Zealand but there is a chance of a grander blue at all times and especially on the Banks near the deep water drop offs.
Black Marlin are another majestic Marlin of New Zealand and The three Kings. Whilst not as common and Blue and Striped Marlin 1000lb Black Marlin are also caught here in NZ and they frequent the shallower areas around The Kings and associated banks.
Upcoming Shared and Exclusive Fishing Charters
Upcoming Kingfish and Snapper “Work Up” Charters from Auckland
MV Pelagic (9m white pointer) travels long range at high speed to get you out to the amazing workup fishing in the Hauraki Gulf.
From October to late December we target the brilliant workup fishing for snapper plus the awesome Kingfish fishing.
Exclusive charters are currently available. Max of 7 anglers.
Call/text “Workup” to 021309448 for more info.
Marlin and Tuna Fishing Charters on Auckland’s West Coast
Group bookings or individual spots available on a Marlin/Tuna/Mahimahi charter on Auckland’s West coast.
For individuals and small groups.
Max of 5 anglers.
Auckland’s West coast Marlin and Tuna season stretches from late December to early May!
Exclusive (The whole boat dedicated to your group) charters are currently available.
Call/text “West” to 021309448 for more info.
Three Kings Islands Fishing Charters
The Three Kings is one of the best fishing areas in the world with huge bass, hapuku, bluenose, kingfish, marlin, tuna and giant NZ trevally.
Exclusive charters are currently available. Max of 8 anglers.
Call/text “Kings” to 021309448 for more info.
Waihau Bay and Tauranga Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charters
Group and shared bookings available on Te Ariki Nui for multiday charters. Max of 8 anglers.
The season runs from mid June until late August 2025. Dates are filling up fast!
Call/text “Bluefin” to 021309448 for more info.
Had an amazing 5 day charter to the Three Kings on Te Ariki Nui. A great experience from start to finish! Crew of Ethan, Nate and Damo were awesome. Fishing, food and banter all top drawer!
Andrew and his crew looked after us for 3 days on Te Ariki Nui chasing Bluefin. Andrews extensive game fishing knowledge meant we were highly successful with some big Bluefin making their way on the deck. Te Ariki Nui is a fantastic vessel with comfortable sleeping arrangements and all the required game gear. I had such a fantastic time and I highly recommend pelagic charters for an action packed trip!
Wicked trip with Ethan and Kale. Landed 35 Bluefin in a couple days fishing trolling lures and jigging and 18 Hapuka.
Food was great and the boys were top tier, hard working and bloody good fishermen.
The success & unforgettable memories of this trip, is solely & 100% attributed to Ethan, Kale, Colby & Brad. Their knowledge, guidance, care & professionalism is paramount & unheralded. Te Ariki Nui & Pelagic Charters are in my opinion the pre-eminent & supreme choice, when it comes to game fishing. Thanks to everyone involved in delivering one incredibly epic experience!
