Skipper: Matt Dobson
I grew up fishing in Wellington chasing anything with fins. In the past I have run charters in the Bay of Islands NZ, catching everything from Snapper to Marlin and 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 was going on a charter – fast, clean, safe but most all fun.
Whether this is your first time or you have fished the 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.
Boat: The 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 25 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.
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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 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 We had an amazing trip out with Black Pearl! The captain was awesome and the fishing was so much fun with plenty of snapper fillets to take home. Totally recommend and we’ll be back for more. Worth every cent! 
Sarah Sally Schiess Moncheur
April 9, 2021 -
Been a couple of times - each time Matt went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. Top notch gear, local knowledge, comfortable boat and gets you onto the fish super quick thanks to twin grunty outboards. Worth every penny.
Aengus Jankowsky
October 24, 2017 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, 2018 Very professional pilot. Very lovely boat. great afternoon 
Glenda Athea
November 2, 2019 - Great evening charter with Matt. He made less than perfect conditions look easy. very knowledgeable skipper .
Anne Simpson
December 9, 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, 2020 - Very comfortable and great new boat. Matt is a great skipper and landed us right on the fish. Great evening out.
Eric Rawlings
December 18, 2019 Matt's a great host, found us a great spot and we all came home with some snapper. will go again 
Kevin Anderson
March 17, 2019Great charter heaps of fun..... skipper is awesome
Daz Horsley
January 12, 2018 - Matt really looks after you and puts you on to good fish.
Steve Ellis
January 23, 2020Had a great afternoon out! Caught a heap of fish and couldn't have asked for anymore. Matt was awesome, I highly recommend this charter and will defentially be booking again!
Jake Mcintosh
January 15, 2018 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 - Awesome good fishing Matt will look after ya
Carl Coley
October 30, 2018 Best charter in Wellington 
Keith Storey
December 3, 2019Wonderful 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 -
Awesome trip out... caught about a hundred snapper kept 30!!!! Great day out with Matt... highly recommend
Natasha Keith
January 22, 2018Fantastic day today. Thanks heaps Matt what an awesome charter. You were so welcoming and we all had a great time.
Gaylene Boggs
March 30, 2018Hands down best charter in Wellington. Top quality gear & a skipper full of knowledge. highly recommended. 🐟
Lisa Noble
December 7, 2017 -
Another 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, 2018 Our team had a great afternoon on Black Pearl. It was a beautiful day and they enjoyed the fishing. 
Fiona Palmer
December 15, 2019
extremely disappointed with this charter I would have got better value setting fire to my money 
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Katlego Lerato Makhesa
October 29, 2022Great day out fishing, Matt was easy going and sorted everything for us, thanks
James Eades
January 4, 2018 Recommend Black Pearl Charters to anyone! Enjoyed yesterday even in the southerly cold and rain it was a lot of fun! No wind and calm sea. Thanks to Matt for the afternoon! Will be back! 
Ro Brown
June 24, 2019 -
Great day out on Black Pearl !!! Great work Matty!!
Hamish Sproson
January 27, 2018Put 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 I am ashamed to say i wasted money with these cowboys Fool on me for trusting these Crooks 
Jamie Doyle
January 30, 2021
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