Welcome to Earl Grey Fishing Charters
as featured on Sir Peter Blake's Favourite Places Documentary

Based in the beautiful Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand, less than 3 hours drive north of Auckland. Dotted with 144 islands and a myriad of secluded beaches, the entire region offers a fantastic opportunity to fish in waters that are rich with an abundance of sealife!

And for action fishing amidst these waters you can’t go past Captain Steve Butler. Steve has a worldwide reputation as a professional saltwater fishing guide. As one of the most experienced charter fishing guides in the Bay of Islands, with over 30 years local knowledge backing him, Steve knows where to take you for the best opportunity to catch your fish of choice.

We offer a full range of fishing options tailored to suit everyone’s individual needs including saltwater fly, light tackle, live baiting and jig fishing. Both novice and experienced anglers are catered for on our charters. As your fishing guide, Steve offers expert local knowledge for the discerning angler and patient tuition for the novice to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to land their catch.

Species available to the recreational fisherman whilst fishing aboard the Earl Grey II include

Not surprisingly, these waters also attract Dolphin, Orca and various other Whales. Southern Ocean bird life can also be seen throughout the year including Albatross, Sooty Shearwaters and Pacific Blue Penguins.


***  Pick up from Paihia, Waitangi or Russell Wharf  ***


We are committed to providing best fishing opportunities and customer satisfaction. Your Captain Steve has a reputation for putting in the extra effort to make your day a success. Our excellent return clientele is testimony to this. 

So for the best action fishing in the Bay of Islands come fish with us aboard Earl Grey II.