About | Black Pearl Charters

Skipper: Matt Dobson

I grew up fishing in Wellington chasing anything with fins. For the last few years I have run charters in the Bay of Islands NZ, catching everything from snapper to marlin, and have been a top trout guide in Queenstown. After fishing the Wellington area for over 20 years I established Black Pearl Charters and I am enjoying every minute of it. My philosophy on guiding is to get you guys out there fishing and having fun. So I have created a fishing charter that I would want to fish with if I was fishing in Wellington. Whether this is your first time or you have fished the world, you won’t be disappointed by my knowledge of the area’s waters and the fishing. My friendly relaxed attitude will be sure to make for an enjoyable day on the water.

Boat: The Black Pearl

The Black Pearl is a custom built 8 meter Kiwi Kraft. She is powered by twin 150 horsepower Yamaha outboards and is reliable and fast, cruising at 25 knots she gets you to the fishing spots quickly and safely. She is in full Maritime Safety Authority of New Zealand survey for 9 passengers and can fish 4 to 6 people comfortably.

Directions: Launching Locations

On a majority of trips we leave from ether Mana Cruising Club or Seaview Marina depending on the weather and fishing expectations, I will confirm this with you the night before.

Mana Cruising Club 5 Pascoe Avenue, Mana, Porirua 5026, New Zealand.
When heading north on SH1 after going over the inlet bridge take a left at the second set of traffic lights at the marina motel. Head over the train tracks and take a left between the rugby fields. You can park next to the club rooms in the members area, I will be to the right by the launching ramp.

Seaview Marina 100 Port Road, Seaview, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand.
Park on Port Road closest to the corner of Marine Drive (Eastbourne end) Walk through the track by the toilets and across the car park. I will be in front of you at the launching ramp.