The Boat

Book with Tauranga Fishing Charters and step on board the M.V. Deepstar. The boat was built in Picton in 1979 and caters for live on board parties of up to 10 passengers and up to 20 passengers for day fishing trips, plus crew. She holds 5000 litres of fresh water, 2500 litres of fuel, and has a full size toilet and shower facilities. 

The boat is fitted with the required safety gear and for your fishing enjoyment is equipped with:

  • A craypot hauler and Craypots
  • Bluenose & Hapuka droppers
  • Outriggers
  • Latest fishing gear & tackle (if required)
  • 15 Rod and Beer holders
  • Big ice hold
  • Filleting station
  • Oven and BBQ to cook your catch
  • Dive ladder
  • Late model fish finder & chart plotter
  • Underwater lights

Deepstar’s Skipper has had 40 years experience of fishing in the Bay of Plenty and is keen to see you have a productive and enjoyable day of fishing.