Charter Available: September - May (subject to weather conditions)

Departure Time: 5am - 5pm

Fishing Location: Ranfurly Banks (60 nautical miles)

Departure Location: Maraehako Bay

1 nights Accommodation Included (dorm room upto 6 people)

Trip Duration: Full Day - approx. 12 hours

All bait, tackle & ice will be provided.

Use of processing station, with removal of catch waste included.

Bonus - If the weather allows, we have crayfish pots/traps set up and we can take a maximum of upto 6 crayfish per day

Drinks, snacks and lunch

Wet weather gear, warm clothing, sunscreen, hat

Sunglasses - to help with glare from water

Solid chilly bin - to take home your catch

Maximum of 6 persons per charter.

To secure your booking, a 20% deposit is necessary upon reservation, with the remaining balance due 14 days before your scheduled departure.

In the event of a trip cancellation by ECSC due to weather or similar circumstances, alternative dates will be arranged to accommodate both parties. If mutually agreeable dates cannot be established, a full refund of the deposit will be issued.

For cancellations made within 14 days of the departure date, the deposit is non-refundable. Cancellations made with more than 15 days' notice from the departure date will result in a refund of the deposit minus a $250 per day cancellation fee.

Cancellations must be made by e-mail to ecscharters@yahoo.com with subject ‘Cancellation & Departure date’.

To respect these unique fishing locations, we ask all anglers to keep phones in boat lockbox during charter. Our skipper will capture photos and videos during the action and you’ll have opportunity to take photos of your catch on our way back to base. We appreciate your cooperation.

$4,400 for the day (up to 6 people)

20% deposit upon booking

Remaining total to be paid 14 days before Charter departure date.