Wellingtons best fishing charters!
The New Black Pearl
The BRAND NEW Black Pearl is a custom built 10m Osprey powered by twin 225 Yamaha outboards supporting the latest release in outboard technology, Yamahas “HELM MASTER” system.
Fully kitted out with the latest Raymarine electronics, with Matts 30 years of fishing in the Wellington area and ongoing experience in the charter industry no detail has been overlooked.
In full restricted coastal Maritime survey she truly is a go anywhere boat and the newest most modern charter boat in the Wellington area.
Reliable & fast, cruising at 30 knots she gets you to the fishing spots quickly and safely, meaning more time for fishing and less time traveling!
Directions: Launching Locations
On the majority of trips we leave from Mana Cruising Club or occasionally 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.
Skipper: Matt Dobson
I grew up fishing in Wellington chasing anything with fins. In the past I have run fishing charters in the Bay of Islands NZ, catching everything from Snapper to Marlin. I have been a top Trout guide in Queenstown. After fishing the Wellington area for over 20 years I established Black Pearl Charters in 2013 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 built up a fishing charter that I would want to fish with if i were to go on a charter myself – fast, clean, safe but most all, fun!
Whether this is your first time, or you have fished the whole world, you won’t be disappointed by my knowledge of the area and the fishing we have on offer. My friendly relaxed attitude will be sure to make for an enjoyable day on the water.
Our most popular charter options
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Very professional pilot. Very lovely boat. great afternoon 
Glenda Athea
November 2, 2019Awesome trip out... caught about a hundred snapper kept 30!!!! Great day out with Matt... highly recommend
Natasha Keith
January 22, 2018Wonderful day. Matt knows his stuff and the good fishing places around welly coast. Would definitely go out with him again.
Philip Meldon
March 31, 2018 -
Fantastic day today. Thanks heaps Matt what an awesome charter. You were so welcoming and we all had a great time.
Gaylene Boggs
March 30, 2018 great service , awesome host , 
Raymond Green
January 27, 2020
I am ashamed to say i wasted money with these cowboys Fool on me for trusting these Crooks 
Jamie Doyle
January 30, 2021 -
Awesome day trip out, first time out but will definitely go again, Matt looked after us all very well
Cameron Leigh Tongue
October 27, 2017Great day out fishing, Matt was easy going and sorted everything for us, thanks
James Eades
January 4, 2018 Great day out on the water! Certainly beat being in the office. Caught enough for a feed! Keep up the great work. 
Jane Bambery
July 14, 2019 - would not recommend very unpleasant
Ryan Shepard
January 7, 2021Took some mates from overseas on an evening charter. Matt, the skipper, as well as being a great host, sure knows his stomping ground, as we came away with a good haul of snapper, which was what we were after.
Wayne Affat
February 24, 2018 Amazing charter. Matt is a great fisherman and host. Fully recommend 
Rory Lenihan-Ikin
April 29, 2021 -
Fantastic charter and fantastic captain. #options
Steve Bird
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Amanda Althouse
October 29, 2022Was awesome afternoon Father caught his first snapper at age 67 .on the fish that day Matt cheers Dude
Boogerneese Dave
May 30, 2018 -
Put us on the biggest kings in nz! Have been on a few charters around the country and the black Pearl is at the top of our list to catch big fish! Cheers black pearl and skipper matt for the best fishing missions ever!
Peter Wright
December 7, 2017 Best charter in Wellington 
Keith Storey
December 3, 2019 Matt's knowledge is second to none, put us on the fish quick as... A great host too. 
Nigel Boggs
December 22, 2019 -
Hands down best charter in Wellington. Top quality gear & a skipper full of knowledge. highly recommended. 🐟
Lisa Noble
December 7, 2017Another awesome trip with Matt on the Black Pearl! If I’m organizing the trip, it will always be with him and his boat. Fast, reliable and good conversations. Not to mention a bin full of fish! �
Dan Leavasa
April 2, 2018Over the last few years have been out with Matt at least 10 times. Had some incredible days and even the hard days fishing by Matt's standards outshine some of the other charters I've been on.
Jason Benham
October 24, 2017 - Great afternoon out on the boat, even though the fish avoided my hook- the others had more luck. Matt was absolutely brilliant with our 7 year old grandson answering his questions with great patience. We will definitely be back. Thank you
Amanda Meldon
December 30, 2019 Another fantastic day out on the water with Matt and The Black Pearl. He certainly knows where to find the fish. Would certainly recommend this Charter to anyone. We've had several trips with Matt now and he never disappoints. Bring on the next one! 
Tracy McAra
July 3, 2022 We had another awesome trip with Matt Dobson, he is friendly and has a very clean and tidy vessel, its a beast of a boat really.
The fishing was a day of surprises starting with the weather followed by a mixed bag with Snapper, Gurnard, Trevally, Tarakihi, Kahawai all coming aboard...
Cheers Matt boys were stoked.... 
Patrick Barrett
December 22, 2020 - Another awesome evening out with Matt. As usual he was a great host, the gear is in top condition, boat is fast so gets you in the water quick as and he knows his stuff. fish weren't on the chew hard out but still came away with mixed bag of kahawai, snapper, trevelly, and a good gurnard so can't complain at that! All in all a awesome evening out on the pearl to finish the week off!
Wade Craze
November 23, 2018Great charter heaps of fun..... skipper is awesome
Daz Horsley
January 12, 2018 Fantastic day out on the Black Pearl with a group of great mates. The skipper Matt runs a well oiled operation with great local knowledge of several fishing spots with pretty much most target species getting dragged up ... our day out was finished perfectly with the “ catch and release “ of an absolute monster snapper which will be talked about for years to come!
Definitely going again ! 
Tony Tasker
October 10, 2019 - We had a great time fishing with Black Pearl Charters on Saturday, a couple of nice kings returned to the sea for next time, Matt is a great skipper and has an awesome boat, plenty of space and a comfortable ride, We will definitely be back, I would recommend this operator if you are looking for a great day on the water.
Cheers Matt
Gazz
Garry Howes
June 29, 2020Great day out on Black Pearl !!! Great work Matty!!
Hamish Sproson
January 27, 2018 Great evening charter with Matt. He made less than perfect conditions look easy. very knowledgeable skipper . 
Anne Simpson
December 9, 2018
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