"The Gambler"

"The Gambler" is a fast, 10 metre catamaran with 2 x 225 hp motors with advanced electronics including GPS and sounders. We specialize in White Island Kingfish and deep sea fishing for up to six anglers. We also do inshore reef fishing and half day charters for up to eight anglers.

Aboard The Gambler we provide bait, ice, tea and coffee, you can bring your own rods and reels or use the quality shimano gear on board. We also have a set of shimano beast master electric reels available for hire making those deep water drops Childs play!  We can provide all the terminal tackle you need for your days fishing if you don't have your own, charging you for lost tackle only.

Come and catch some of New Zealand’s finest eating fish which can be filleted and cooked at our local fish and chip shop on the wharf, then wash it down with a beverage next door at our local Whakatane Sports-fishing club to finish off your day. 

Mike Boswell (Bozy) The Skipper

Mike Boswell (Bozy) is the owner/operator of The Gambler Fishing Charters specializing in day fishing charters out of the Bay of Plenty port of Whakatane.

Mike has over 20 years charter fishing experience fishing out of Whakatane as well as The Three Kings, Ranfurly Banks, South Island west coast, and Vavau Tonga, bringing a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm and experience to the operation.

Mike holds a New Zealand Offshore Masters Ticket so you can be sure you are in good hands out on the water!

Our experienced crewman will be on hand to support your fishing experience. You can take all your catch home whole, have it filleted on board for a small charge or get it professionally smoked and vacuum packed overnight locally. You can take your fish frames home with you or they can be donated to locals. Nothing is wasted.